Layered Beef and Vegetable Comfort Casserole

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A hearty, multi-layered casserole featuring ground beef, seasonal vegetables, and a creamy cheese topping browned under the broiler. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs ground beef, white rice, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 lb ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces (5-7 minutes); drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup uncooked white rice, 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained), 1 can (15 oz) green beans (drained), 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; mix until evenly distributed.
  3. Step 3: Spread half of the rice mixture (about 2 cups) in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, top with the cooked ground beef (1 lb), then layer the remaining rice mixture (about 2 cups) on top.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole, then pour 1 cup milk over the cheese. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until rice is tender and cheese is golden brown, then let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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