If you love cozy one-pan meals, this Stick of Butter Beef and Rice is the kind of recipe that instantly becomes a weeknight favorite. It brings together french onion soup, beef broth, and white rice to create a rice casserole with deep savory flavor and a touch of nostalgia. The whole stick of butter melts down into every corner, giving this rice dish its signature richness. It’s also incredibly easy to customize. You can try a chicken version the next time you want something a tad bit lighter.
Yes—just add extra liquid and expect a longer bake time since brown rice needs more moisture.
Absolutely—ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based crumbles all work well.
It melts down slowly while baking, bathing the rice in rich flavor and creating the classic texture this dish is known for.
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Ingredient Notes
- Ground beef: adds hearty protein and a bold beefy flavor that pairs perfectly with the onion-based soups.
- Long grain white rice: cooks up fluffy and absorbs every drop of buttery, savory liquid.
- Condensed french onion soup: brings sweet onion depth that makes this french onion rice irresistible.
- Condensed beef consommé (or broth): intensifies the richness and adds concentrated red meat flavor.
- Unsalted butter: creates the signature easy stick of butter rice recipe texture and richness.
- Onion powder: boosts the onion profile without overpowering the dish.
- Garlic powder: adds warmth and boosts the savory flavor already in the soups.
- Black pepper: brings balance and a little bite.
Stick of Butter Beef and Rice
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain off excess grease.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, French onion soup, beef consommé, cooked ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Stir to mix evenly.
Lay the butter slices evenly over the top of the mixture.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for another 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff and stir gently before serving.
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Stick of Butter Beef and Rice Casserole
If you love cozy one-pan meals, this Stick of Butter Beef and Rice is the kind of recipe that instantly becomes a weeknight favorite.
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain off excess grease.
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In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, French onion soup, beef consommé, cooked ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
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Stir to mix evenly. Lay the butter slices evenly over the top of the mixture. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for another 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff and stir gently before serving. Enjoy!
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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