Slow-Cooker Italian Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe

Crock Pot Italian Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a simple, budget-friendly one-pot meal that combines seasoned ground beef, rice and tomatoes for a comforting dinner. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, this slow cooker casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or warm-weather cooking when you want dinner ready without heating the kitchen.

This hamburger and rice casserole is an easy summer crock pot recipe that saves time and produces a hearty, satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. It’s filling, frugal and keeps your kitchen cool while it cooks.

Crock Pot Ground Beef Casserole Recipes

Ground beef is an economical staple that works well in slow cooker meals. When you’re shopping on a budget, buy ground beef on sale and freeze it in one-pound packages for quick weeknight dinners. This recipe is ideal for using a thawed or partially thawed block of ground beef, and it stretches to feed a family without costing a lot.

Because ground beef is affordable and versatile, it’s perfect for slow cooker casseroles like this Crock Pot Italian Ground Beef and Rice Casserole. It pairs well with pantry staples—broth, rice, tomato and simple seasonings—to create a flavorful, no-fuss dish.

How to Make Crock Pot Italian Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs. ground beef, browned and drained well
• 32 oz low sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 can stewed or diced tomatoes
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice, rinsed under cold water
• 1 heaping teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet until cooked through. Drain well and set aside.
2. Pour the beef broth into the crock pot and add the onion soup mix and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
3. Add the browned beef, stewed tomatoes, rinsed uncooked rice and Italian seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
4. Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours or on low for 5–6 hours, until the rice is tender but still slightly firm to avoid a mushy texture.
5. When the rice reaches the desired doneness, turn the crock pot off and transfer the casserole to a serving bowl to stop the cooking. This helps prevent overcooked rice.
6. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Helpful tips for making Crock Pot Italian Ground Beef Rice Casserole recipe

• Rice can overcook in the slow cooker, so aim for slightly undercooked rice when checking doneness. It will finish softening after you remove it from heat.
• Turn the slow cooker off as soon as the rice is done to avoid a mushy result.
• Transferring the casserole to a serving dish right away prevents residual heat in the crock pot from continuing to cook the rice.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 3 hrs

Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6 servings

Calories 452 kcal

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs. ground beef (browned and drained well)
• 32 oz low sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 can stewed or diced tomatoes
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

• Brown the ground beef in a skillet until cooked through. Drain well and set aside.
• Pour the beef broth into the crock pot, add the onion soup mix and cornstarch, and whisk until smooth.
• Add the ground beef, tomatoes, uncooked rice and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5–6 hours, until the rice is tender but still slightly firm.
• Turn off the crock pot when the rice is done and transfer the casserole to a serving bowl to prevent overcooking.

Recipe Expert Tips

• Rice cooked in a slow cooker can easily become mushy; slightly undercooked rice is preferable.
• Turn the slow cooker off as soon as the rice reaches the desired texture to stop further cooking.
• Serve the casserole from a separate bowl to prevent residual heat in the crock pot from overcooking the rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1
Calories: 452 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Protein: 25 g
Fat: 23 g

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