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Easy Crockpot Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

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A simple, savory slow cooker casserole featuring browned ground beef, long grain white rice, and a rich broth seasoned with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. This dish is designed to be tender, not mushy, and requires minimal prep time for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2.5 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains (5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add uncooked rice, beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to ensure rice is submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours. Do not cook on High to prevent mushy rice. Check at the 4-hour mark for tenderness.
  5. Once cooked, turn off the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow rice to firm up.
  6. Stir in half of the cheddar cheese. Top with remaining cheese and green onions. Cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Notes

[‘Do not use instant rice or brown rice as they will become mushy or remain hard.’, ‘Browning the beef is crucial for flavor development; do not skip this step.’, ‘If rice is still hard after 5 hours, add 1/4 cup hot water and cook 30 more minutes.’, ‘If casserole is too watery, leave lid off for last 30 minutes.’, ‘Stir once halfway through cooking to prevent sticking.’, ‘Use low sodium broth to control salt levels.’]

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