French Onion Ground Beef Casserole

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large skillet, add lean ground beef and garlic salt. Cook and crumble until browned and fully cooked.

In the prepared baking dish, combine the uncooked rice and cooked ground beef. Pour in the soups, consommé, and water, stirring until fully mixed.

Distribute the butter slices evenly on top of the mixture.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Optionally, add a cheesy or crunchy topping during this step.

Once baked, fluff the casserole with a fork and serve warm.

For a one-pot method, consider using a Dutch oven or large cast iron skillet to brown the ground beef and add all ingredients in the same pot.
For a cheesy version, add 1½ cups shredded or sliced cheese (provolone, Swiss, or mozzarella) during the last 10 minutes of baking.
For a crunchy topping, add crispy onions or crispy jalapeños on top, with or without the cheese, and bake until crispy and golden.

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.