Ground Beef Casserole with Brown Rice

My mother used to make this ground beef casserole for my brother and I when we were kids. Very filling. Takes well to additions and alterations.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 3

Mix ground beef, brown rice, peas, soup, milk, soy sauce, and garlic together in a large bowl. Spoon into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese. Cover the baking dish with a lid or foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.