Cheesy Ranch Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

This hearty dish combines savory ground beef, fluffy rice and cheese. Seasoned with ranch mix, it's an easy dish and a great weeknight meal!

Course Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 356kcal

1 pound lean ground beef
½ onion diced
1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix that's the packet mix, not the premade dressing.
1 cup long grain rice uncooked
10.5 ounce cream of mushroom soup
10.5 ounce cheddar cheese soup
12 ounce can evaporated milk
½ cup water
1 cup fried onions
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare non-stick
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess grease if desired. Add ranch seasoning mix and onions. Fry until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk and water. Stir to combine. Top with shredded cheese and fried onions.
Transfer the rice meat mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Cover with heavy duty aluminum foil and seal well. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes.
Remove the foil and place the casserole back into the oven to bake for five minutes. To brown the top of the casserole, place it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.
Allow to sit loosely covered wtih foil for 10 minutes prior to serving.

If you do not have heavy-duty aluminum foil, cover the casserole with two pieces of foil.