Great with some homemade biscuits or dinner rolls. This recipe easy to double.
BEEF & GRAVY CASSEROLE
(serves 4)
Ingredients:
*1 pound ground beef
*1 medium yellow onion, chopped
*2 garlic cloves, minced
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1 teaspoon garlic powder
*1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
*1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
*1/2 teaspoon chicken seasoning
*2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
*3 cups beef broth
*1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
*3/4 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
*1/2 cup heavy cream
*1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste (optional)
*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
*1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
~In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 pound ground beef, 1 medium chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon chicken seasoning.
~Brown ground beef and breaking it up as it cooks.
~Once ground beef is done and onions are soft add 2 minced garlic clove and cook for another 1 minute.
~Remove excess grease.
~Melt in 2 tablespoons butter.
~Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
~Slowly add in 3 cups beef broth and 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
~Simmer until gravy thickens.
~Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
~Stir in 3/4 cup rinsed white rice
~Grease a 8x8 inch casserole dish.
~Cover with lid or aluminum foil.
~Bake for 40-45 mittens, or until bubble and rice is cooked.
~Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top.
~Decrease temperature to 350 degrees.
~Bake for another 10-15 minutes or. until cheese is melted.
~Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
