Ground Beef Casserole with Brown Rice

My mother made this ground beef casserole with brown rice for my brother and me when we were kids. It’s very filling and takes well to additions and alterations.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, or to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer ground beef to a large bowl.
3. Add brown rice, peas, soup, milk, soy sauce, and garlic to ground beef; stir to combine. Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese; cover dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.