Description
This French Onion Meatballs and Rice recipe is the ultimate comfort food casserole, packed with juicy meatballs, tender rice, caramelized onions, and melted cheese. It’s rich, savory, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something warm and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag beef meatballs, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 can condensed French onion soup
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or provolone cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, mushrooms, and garlic until soft and golden.
- In a large baking dish, combine rice, beef broth, and condensed French onion soup.
- Add the sautéed onion and mushroom mixture and stir well.
- Place the meatballs evenly on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Remove foil and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Return to the oven uncovered for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, use Gruyere cheese instead of Swiss or provolone. Add a splash of beef broth while reheating leftovers to keep the rice moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg