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Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

A comforting and simple casserole dish made with ground beef, rice, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for a hearty single-serving meal.

Total time
40min
15 prep, 25 cook
Per serving
756kcal
46 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£2.63
average cost
  • Gluten Free
  • High Protein
Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Nutrition per serving

This Ground Beef and Rice Casserole recipe contains 756 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 46g of protein, 68g of carbohydrates, and 31g of fat, making it high in protein.

756kcal
Protein46g25% of calories
Carbs68g37% of calories
Fat31g38% of calories
Fibre
9.5g
Sugar
17.2g
Saturated fat
11.3g
Salt
3.1g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4).
  2. Cook the white rice according to pack instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Dice the carrot into small cubes.
  4. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced carrot and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it’s browned all over.
  6. Stir in the tomato puree, frozen peas, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix well to combine.
  7. Add the cooked rice to the beef mixture and stir thoroughly.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a small ovenproof dish and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven and let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

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Ground Beef and Rice Casserole: questions

How long does it take to make Ground Beef and Rice Casserole?
This recipe takes 40 minutes in total - 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
Is Ground Beef and Rice Casserole suitable for meal prep?
Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a simple-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 46g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Ground Beef and Rice Casserole?
The key ingredients are Lean Beef Mince 5%, Long Grain White Rice, Tomato Puree. This recipe is part of our American cuisine collection.
Is Ground Beef and Rice Casserole healthy?
This recipe contains 756 calories per serving with 46g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, high protein diets.
What diets is Ground Beef and Rice Casserole suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 46g of protein per serving.

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