Beef & Gravy Casserole

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.