Creamy Salmon Pasta with Rich Flavor (15 Min)
A creamy, cheesy ground beef and rice casserole baked to bubbling perfection. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
2 cups cooked white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup sour cream
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp oil or butter
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain.
- Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- In a large bowl, mix beef mixture with rice, soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, and seasonings. Add peas or corn if using.
- Spread in baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for added protein. Make ahead and refrigerate for easy weeknight baking.