Hamburger & Rice Casserole SO GOOD! | Southern Sassy Mama

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

Cook and drain 1 pound of ground beef and set aside.

In the same pot, add 3 tablespoons of butter.

Add 1/3 cup of chopped bell pepper; if you don't like it, leave it out.

Add 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.

Add 2.5 cups of chicken broth (beef broth can be used instead) and 1.25 cups of uncooked white rice.

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of oregano and black pepper to taste.

Put a lid on the pot and cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes.

Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes with the lid off.

Add 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup of shredded cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and the cooked ground beef back into the pot.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (9x13 pan or two smaller pans for freezing).

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes, or longer to brown the cheese.

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