Creamy Beef Mushroom Rice Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 450 g ground beef
02 - 1 cup (100 g) chopped mushrooms
03 - 1 small onion, diced
04 - 1 cup (180 g) uncooked white rice
05 - 295 g canned cream of mushroom soup
06 - 480 ml beef broth
07 - 120 g sour cream
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Topping

11 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C and lightly grease a 22x33 cm baking dish.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, chopped mushrooms, and diced onion until the beef is well browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - In a large bowl, mix the cooked beef mixture, uncooked white rice, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top using a spatula.
05 - Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top if using, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
07 - Allow to rest for a few minutes before portioning and serving.

# Notes:

01 - Using freshly grated cheese enhances melting and flavor. For deeper flavor, try sautéing the mushrooms until golden before combining.