Hamburger Rice Casserole

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My mom made this many times for Saturday dinner when we were growing up. It is quick to prep and makes a satisfying meal with fresh bread.

Submitted by MaMuse
Updated on October 16, 2023
Hamburger rice casserole topped with melted cheese
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 head green cabbage, shredded

  • ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried sweet basil

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes

  • 10 slices American cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Spread cabbage in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; sprinkle rice on top.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and thyme; cook and stir until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.

  4. Spoon beef mixture over rice and cabbage in the baking dish. Break up tomatoes in the can with your hand; pour over beef mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Uncover and arrange American cheese slices over casserole. Let stand until cheese melts and absorbs juices, 15 to 20 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Substitute 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese for the American cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
16g Fat
19g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 691mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 241mg 19%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 493mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.