WW Hamburger Rice Casserole is a warm, filling, & simple-to-prepare family recipe. It’s great for a weeknight when you’re short on time but need a good, filling meal. With lean ground beef, brown rice, tomatoes, & a rich creamy sauce, this casserole is not only satisfying, but it also tastes great. Either you can make it ahead of time or consume it fresh from the oven. It’s wonderful for meal prepping & also reheats very well. WW Hamburger Rice Casserole is comfort food without the extra points. You will enjoy just how elementary & cost-effective it is.
STATS
- Course: Dinner, Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Method: Baked
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Yield: 6 servings
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diet: Weight Watchers
EQUIPMENT
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups & spoons
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- One pound of ground beef, 96% lean
- A full cup of instant brown rice, uncooked
- One medium onion, chopped
- A single jar (14.5 oz) of chopped tomatoes without draining
- One can (10.5 oz) 98% fat-free mushroom cream soup
- Half a cup of optional frozen peas
- One teaspoon of powdered garlic
- Half a teaspoon of powdered onion
- To taste, add salt and black pepper.
- Half a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or dried thyme
- 1/4 cup of water
INGREDIENT NOTES
Ground beef:
- SmartPoints can be reduced by using 96 percent lean. Ground turkey may be substituted, if you wish.
Rice:
- Instant brown rice is time-saving. Normal cooked brown rice is fine, and you may cut out the water a bit.
Tomatoes:
- Moisture may be used with canned and juices. There is added flavor by fire roasting.
Soup:
- Cream of mushroom that is fat-free contributes creaminess without any added fat.
Cheese:
- Not essential, but provides a cheesy finish. Keep to a reduced-fat diet so you can stay WW-friendly.
Peas:
- Takes away color and veggie boost. Not compulsory, but nice.
Seasoning:
- The taste is brought forward with simple spices in the pantry.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Set the oven temperature to 375 °F, or 190 °C.
- Now apply cooking spray to baking dish.
- Bring the pan’s temperature up to the proper level.
- Add chopped onion & ground beef. Cook till the onion is tender & the beef is browned.
- In a large mixing dish, combine the meat, uncooked rice, chopped tomatoes, soup, spices, peas, and water.
- Season with both pepper and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Fill the baking dish. Distribute evenly.
- Wrap with foil. For forty minutes to bake.
- Remove the foil. If using, add cheese.
- Bake gently, 5 more minutes.
- Rest for five to ten minutes.
- Warm up and savor.
TIPS
- Include additional vegetables by adding chopped bell pepper or mushrooms.
- Finish off with some crushed whole wheat crackers or breadcrumbs.
- In case of necessity, use already cooked rice-only cut short the baking to 25-30 minutes.
- Add a few red pepper flakes or spicy sauce for a burst of heat.
DATA STORAGE
Fridge:
- Refrigerate in a tightly sealed box for the next at least four days. Warm up again in the oven/microwave.
Freezer:
- Keep separate pieces in the freezer for no less than two months. Before warm up, let it melt overnight in the refrigerator.
FAQS
What soup could I use?
- Why, cream of chicken or cream of celery would do even better.
Could I have this vegetarian?
- Yes. Replacing soup with meatless crumbles and veggie broth.
Is this crockpotable?
- Yes, simmer low 4-5 hrs with cooked rice, not instant.
Which rice is the best to use?
- Instant brown rice also works and keeps it quick. We should cook the long grain first, off we go.
NUTRITION
Calories: 260
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 21g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 430mg
Calcium: 70mg
Iron: 2.4mg
Potassium: 420mg
A serving of Weight Watchers Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole is thought to have five SmartPoints.