Creamy Beef Mushroom Rice Bake
Ingredients• 1 lb ground beef• 1 cup chopped mushrooms• 1 small onion, diced• 1 cup uncooked white rice• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup• 2 cups beef broth• ½ cup sour cream• 1 tsp garlic powder• Salt and black pepper, to taste• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet, cook ground beef, mushrooms, and onion until browned and softened. Drain excess grease. Stir in uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour into a greased baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the rice is tender. Top with cheddar cheese if using, then bake uncovered for 5 more minutes until melted.