Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole
Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole pairs tender ground beef with nutty brown rice, sweet peas, and a creamy celery sauce, all blanketed with melty Cheddar–Monterey Jack. It’s comforting and rich without being heavy, with a savory soy-garlic note that ties everything together. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual potluck where crowd-pleasing flavors shine.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Transfer the ground beef to a large bowl.
- 3
Add brown rice, peas, soup, milk, soy sauce, and garlic to the ground beef; stir to combine.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese on top; cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 574.52 kcal High 29%
- Protein 25.42 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 67.0 g 24%
- Total Fat 24.55 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.67 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.18 mg High 21%
- Sodium 683.65 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 5.42 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 0.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 245.23 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.48 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 310.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 55.52 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 10.55 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Cream of Celery Soup, Garlic, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 574.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Cream of Celery Soup, Garlic, Green Peas, Ground Beef. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 574.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole healthy?
- Beef and Brown Rice Baked Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 574.52 calories and 25.42 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 683.65 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.67 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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