If you are looking for another easy stovetop dinner, then you have to try this cheesy tomato ground beef and rice. It’s a complete meal with ground beef, rice, corn, and loads of melty cheese in a creamy tomato sauce. The perfect weeknight dinner that you can easily whip up in less than thirty minutes!
This simple recipe ticks all the boxes. Not only that this is a certified family-approved meal, but this is excellent for busy days. Easy, quick, and filling. This recipe is not rocket science, nor requires hard-to-find ingredients. This cheesy tomato, ground beef and rice have been my favorite and go-to for years! A must and a keeper!
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 c. yellow onion, diced
8.5 ounces of canned corn
1 c. 2% milk
10.75 ounces condensed tomato soup
1/2 tablespoon dried chives
1/2 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
2 1/2 c. cheddar cheese blend, shredded
1 1/2 c. instant rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
How to make Cheesy Tomato Ground Beef and Rice
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the rice.
Step 2: In the meantime, cook the ground beef with a dab of butter or margarine in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions as you cook the ground beef. Drain the excess grease from the pan once the ground beef is completely cooked.
Step 3: Adjust the heat to medium and add the corn to the ground beef and onion, along with tomato soup, milk, and cooked rice. Mix well. Season with salt & pepper, minced onion, and dried chives. Mix again.
Step 4: Simmer for about 10 minutes before stirring in 2 cups of shredded cheddar.
Step 5: On top, sprinkle the rest of the half cup cheese. DO NOT STIR. Just let the cheese melt. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 c. yellow onion, diced
- 8.5 ounces of canned corn
- 1 c. 2% milk
- 10.75 ounces condensed tomato soup
- 1/2 tablespoon dried chives
- 1/2 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
- 2 1/2 c. cheddar cheese blend, shredded
- 1 1/2 c. instant rice, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the rice.
Step 2: In the meantime, cook the ground beef with a dab of butter or margarine in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions as you cook the ground beef. Drain the excess grease from the pan once the ground beef is completely cooked.
Step 3: Adjust the heat to medium and add the corn to the ground beef and onion, along with tomato soup, milk, and cooked rice. Mix well. Season with salt & pepper, minced onion, and dried chives. Mix again.
Step 4: Simmer for about 10 minutes before stirring in 2 cups of shredded cheddar.
Step 5: On top, sprinkle the rest of the half cup cheese. DO NOT STIR. Just let the cheese melt. Enjoy!
