French Dip Rice Bake
A cozy baked dish that combines tender roast beef, gooey Swiss cheese, and savory onions over a hearty rice base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 cups sliced roast beef
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rice in boiling water with a pinch of salt, covering and letting it simmer until fluffy.
- Sauté the sliced onion in olive oil until translucent.
- Combine the cooked rice, sautéed onions, roast beef, salt, pepper, and Swiss cheese in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with additional Swiss cheese.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden.
Notes
Feel free to swap roast beef with veggies for a vegetarian option or experiment with different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: French dip, rice bake, comfort food, casserole, easy dinner