French Onion Ground Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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0.5 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt, to taste
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2 cans (10.5 ounces each) beef consommé
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2 cans (10.5 ounces each) French onion soup
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0.75 cup water
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2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
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0.75 cup butter, sliced
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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In a large skillet, cook and crumble lean ground beef with garlic salt until browned and fully cooked.
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In the prepared baking dish, mix uncooked rice with the cooked ground beef. Add French onion soups, beef consommé, and water, stirring until fully combined.
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Arrange butter slices evenly over the mixture in the baking dish.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes. Optionally, add a cheesy or crunchy topping at this stage.
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Fluff the casserole with a fork and serve warm.
# Notes:
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For an enhanced flavor and texture, consider sprinkling shredded cheese or breadcrumbs before the final 30 minutes of baking.