Ground Beef Casserole (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef.
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1 small sweet onion, small diced.
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4 cloves garlic, minced.
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2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of celery soup.
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1 ½ cups beef stock.
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1 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1 teaspoon onion powder.
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
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1 teaspoon paprika.
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½ teaspoon kosher salt.
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½ teaspoon black pepper.
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1 cup instant rice.
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12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables.
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F, spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a dutch oven or large skillet with deep sides over medium heat, add 1 pound ground beef and 1 small sweet onion, small diced. Break up the beef into crumbles, stirring often until there is no pink left, and the onions have softened - about 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
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Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, and take off the heat.
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Stir in 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of celery soup, 1 ½ cups beef stock, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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Add 1 cup instant rice and 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables and stir to combine. Add the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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Top with 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and cover with nonstick foil. Bake for 45 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
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Uncover and place under the broiler to lightly brown the cheese. Top with some dried or fresh parsley (optional) and serve!.
Notes:
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Browning the cheese under the broiler adds a nice texture and flavor.