Hamburger Rice Casserole

This layered casserole of green cabbage, hamburger, rice, and American cheese is quick to prep and makes a satisfying meal at family dinners.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 head green cabbage, shredded
• 10 slices American cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.5 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 0.5 teaspoon dried sweet basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.