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    Soulfully Made » Main Dish » Ground Beef and Sausage Rice Casserole

    Ground Beef and Sausage Rice Casserole

    Nikki Lee Published:September 3, 2019 | Updated: May 18, 2020

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    Easy Ground Beef and Sausage Rice Casserole is simple to make with tons of flavor. Lean ground beef, spicy sausage, celery, and onions bake in a creamy sauce and results in a delicious dish that brings the family to the table.

    a casserole dish filled with ground beef and sausage casserole with a serving spoon

    I am not sure why I waited so long to make this casserole for the blog. Casseroles seem to always be a hit here and with my family.

    The term casserole simply means a dish, often a mixture, that is baked and served. I find that casseroles are so delicious and such comfort food. And this is just that!

    People love this easy dish and it's perfect for a weeknight dinner. You can simply serve it with a green salad, a roll if desired and you have a wonderful meal. You could even top it with cheese after cooking and pop it back in the oven if you want it a little cheesy!

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you will need are ground beef, bulk sausage ( I like to use a hot one, but you can use a mild or regular heat), onion, celery, some spices, cream of celery and cream of chicken soups, and long grain white rice.

    a white bowl filled with ground beef and sausage casserole garnished with green onion slices and a silver spoon on the side

    How to make Ground Beef & Sausage Rice Casserole

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
    • Place ground beef and sausage to a large skillet, crumble and brown on medium high heat until about half cooked. Add in celery and onion and cook until soft.
    • Add in cream of celery and chicken soups, chicken stock and stir until combined. Then pour in rice and mix until completely blended.
    • Pour into 9 x 13 baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven when done and fluff with a fork.

    Do I really need to cover with foil while I bake this casserole?

    Yes this will allow the rice to cook and get tender. If you would like to add cheese to the casserole, pull the dish out fluff the rice and then add cheese, place it back in the oven to cook until cheese melts (about 10 to 15 minutes).

    Why didn't my rice cook?

    If the casserole finishes cooking and you find the rice isn't done, it is possible you used the wrong rice or your oven did not cook consistently or at the correct temperature. There is plenty of moisture in this dish and enough time for the dish to bake perfectly.

    What rice to use in casseroles?

    Long grain, white rice is best to use in casseroles. It doesn't get sticky or mushy. You cannot use quick or instant rice in this casserole unless you adjust the liquid and time according the the package instructions.

    a casserole dish filled with ground beef and sausage casserole garnished with sliced green onions

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    Can I freeze this ground beef sausage rice casserole?

    This is a wonderful casserole to freeze. Just place it in a freezer-safe container and wrap it with plastic wrap and then cover that with foil and freeze. You can also put it in individual servings and freeze it for later.

    This is a great casserole to take to a potluck or to someone needing a meal.

    Ground Beef and Sausage Rice Casserole

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.73 from 29 votes
    Easy Ground Beef and Sausage Rice Casserole is simple to make with tons of flavor. Lean ground beef, spicy sausage, celery, and onions bake in a creamy sauce and result in a delicious dish that brings the family to the table.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 366 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb lean ground beef
    • 1 lb sausage, bulk (I like to use hot)
    • 1 cup celery, chopped
    • ¼ cup onion, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
    • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of celery soup
    • 32 ounces chicken stock or broth
    • 2 cups white rice, long grain

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F degrees and spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
    • Place ground beef and sausage to a large skillet, crumble and brown on medium high heat until about half cooked. Add in celery, onion and seasonings and cook until soft and meat is done. About 7 to 10 minutes total.
    • Add in cream of celery and chicken soups, chicken stock and stir until combined. Then pour in rice and mix until completely blended.
    • Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven when done and fluff with a fork.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 grams Calories: 366 kcal Carbohydrates: 33 g Protein: 19 g Fat: 17 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 59 mg Sodium: 896 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 2 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Marc J Epstein says

      November 14, 2022 at 4:56 am

      I made this last night. It was awesome. As the instructions didn't say where to put the seasonings, I put it in with the meat as it was browning. I also used
      1-1/2 cans of each soup. I can't find 14.5 oz cans of soup anywhere in my area (Worcester, Ma.).

      I used the hot sausage as suggested, but as I find this mild, I added cayenne powder. I am definitely going to be making it again in the future, but I am going to be adding some vegetables to it. Maybe corn, green beans or asparagus and mushrooms as I like these in a casserole.

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        November 15, 2022 at 1:57 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it. A regular-sized can of condensed soup is what you need and you put the spices just where they need to go. Adding in some extra spice and veggies is a great idea!

        Reply
    2. Linda Mettler says

      September 16, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      I just used this as a guideline but didn't have celery, so I put extra onion and celery salt, garlic, pepper, cumin. Had some sliced mushrooms and shaved Brussels sprouts, so I threw them in and added one package of Trader Joe's frozen rice (microwaved) and just one can of cream of mushroom soup. It tastes great and is much easier than all that liquid just to cook the rice! Thank you for a recipe that allows for such variations.

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        September 17, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you for sharing your adaptation. I love seeing how others take it and make it their own. I am so glad you enjoyed it and so appreciate you stopping by to let us know!

        Reply
    3. Kevin clancy says

      December 30, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      Very good I added green peas and cheddar cheese to the recipe. I will be making this a again

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        January 05, 2022 at 7:06 am

        Thank you so much, Kevin! Adding in veggies and cheese sounds extra delicious!

        Reply
    4. Patricia says

      May 05, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Fantastic Casserole, family loved it

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        May 13, 2021 at 8:37 am

        Thank you so much! I'm so glad you all love it!

        Reply
    5. Amy Nash says

      September 18, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      This casserole was FABULOUS. I love really satisfying casserole recipes because my family enjoys them so much and was looking for a new one with sausage specifically. So glad to have found yours!

      Reply
    6. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

      September 15, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      this looks perfect for those busy weeknights when I am staring at the pantry wondering what to make!

      Reply
    7. Julie Menghini says

      September 14, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love amazing comfort food like this!

      Reply
    8. Michaela Kenkel says

      September 14, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      My family absolutely LOVED this casserole!! SO easy and a new family fav! thanks!!

      Reply
    9. Burgess says

      September 14, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      This came out absolutely WONDERFUL! My whole family LOVED it. Definitely going in our regular rotation!

      Reply
    10. Debi says

      September 13, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      This casserole will be a hit with my family. Perfect for when I take dinner to my in-laws' house.

      Reply
    11. Julia says

      September 03, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      We love meals like this. It looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        September 05, 2019 at 7:58 am

        Thank you so much! It's hard to beat a good casserole!

        Reply

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