Here’s a simple, hearty slow cooker recipe using uncooked rice and ground beef — the kind of meal your family will request again and again:
🥘 Slow Cooker Ground Beef & Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (or chili powder for a little kick)
- Optional: shredded cheese for topping
The 3 savory ingredients here are onion, garlic, and bell pepper — classic flavor builders.
Instructions
- Brown the beef (optional but recommended)
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker
- Add uncooked rice, browned beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and seasonings.
- Stir to combine evenly.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Rice should be tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
- Optional finishing touch
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
💡 Tips for Success
- Do not overfill the slow cooker; rice needs space to absorb liquid.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, peas, or corn for extra nutrition.
- For more flavor, use Italian seasoning or Worcestershire sauce in place of paprika.
If you want, I can make a “5 Variations of Slow Cooker Beef & Rice” guide with different cuisines — Mexican, Italian, Asian, cheesy comfort, and low-carb — so you can keep it exciting for family dinners.
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