Here’s a simple, comforting Creamy Beef & Mushroom Rice Bake you can make at home 🍲
🍽️ Creamy Beef & Mushroom Rice Bake
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 450 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1½ cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 225 g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups beef stock
- 1 cup milk or cooking cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or mixed herbs
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook beef
Heat oil in a pan. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and mushrooms and cook until mushrooms release moisture. - Season
Add salt, pepper, herbs, and paprika (if using). Mix well. - Add rice & liquid
Stir in uncooked rice, beef stock, and milk/cream. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. - Bake
Transfer mixture to baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes. - Add cheese
Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden. - Rest & serve
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: replace half the milk with cream
- More veggies: add peas, carrots, or spinach
- No oven? Simmer gently on stovetop until rice is cooked
- Healthier: use lean beef and low-fat milk
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan stovetop version, a slow-cooker version, or a cheese-free option.
