Creamy Beef and Arborio Rice Casserole
A comforting casserole made with ground beef, creamy sauce, and arborio rice. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- β1 lb Ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- β1 cup Arborio riceshort-grain rice
- β1 cup Cheesy mixturegrated mozzarella and parmesan
- β1/4 cup Zesty mixturemarinara sauce
- β1 cup Creamy sauceheavy cream and parmesan cheese
- β1 tsp Smoky seasoningsmoked paprika
- β1 tsp Italian seasoningdried oregano and basil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- 2
Cook the arborio rice according to package instructions.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
- 4
Add the smoky seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Stir in the cheesy mixture and cook until melted.
- 6
Add the cooked arborio rice to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Transfer the rice mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 8
In a separate bowl, mix the creamy sauce and zesty mixture.
- 9
Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the rice mixture in the baking dish.
- 10
Top with additional grated cheese if desired.
- 11
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.