New Favorite Recipe // Cheeseburger Rice Casserole

I know, it's been awhile. But I haven't gone anywhere! Just busy with new schedules, date nights, hanging out with friends and feeding them... So I have to share with you my new favorite comfort food. It’s nothing fancy, just really yummy. And it is one that you can easily modify with healthier ingredients. I forgot to take pictures before eating it all. So just trust me…it’s delicious!

Cheeseburger Rice Casserole

*Health Tip: As it is, this recipe is not unhealthy – but you can make it even more nutritious with some slight changes. I listed some suggestions beside each ingredient. Serve with some green veggies and/or salad, and you have a well-balanced meal!

2 lb ground beef {grass-fed beef}

1 cup uncooked rice {brown rice}

½ onion diced

1 small can (8oz) of tomato sauce {try Muir Glen organic or chop up fresh tomato instead}

1 cup sour cream {real sour cream w/o additives – or go organic}

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese {shred your own to avoid cellulose additives and/or try organic}

½ cup chicken broth {make your own stock from all natural chicken or buy organic}

2 tsp garlic powder

salt, pepper, oregano

1. Get your rice cooking in a pot. Usually the rice to water ratio is 1:2 but my rice tends to need a little more water...
2. Brown the beef in a skillet.
3. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
4. While rice and beef are cooking, mix all other ingredients in a large bowl. Save some of the cheese to sprinkle on top before baking.
5. Add beef & rice and mix.
6. Pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
8. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes. Or freeze and bake later!

Delicious... right? :-)