Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole ~Ninja Foodi Recipe

It doesn't get any easier then this recipe! All done in one pot, ready in 30 minutes, and absolutely delicious! We use pressure cook and air crisp to finish off crisping the topping and it's unbelievably easy! 👇👇👇 CLICK FOR RECIPE & DETAILS 👇👇👇
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[@Trudski2010]

I made this today and it was AMAZING! There was no leftovers! Thank you Louise!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Glad you liked it!!

[@lindaoliver7220]

Thankyou for your channel I was so afraid of my ninja foodie I was mad at my husband for buying it but after watching you a couple of times I decided to try it and now I an in love with it, I made this dish last week and my husband asked me to make it again haha he loves it and so do I...Big thanks to you...

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Wonderful!

[@sashleymo4]

Made a variation of this just now for dinner! It’s great! Thanks!

[@fulluvjoy229]

Another winner. Can't wait to try this one too.

[@danacaldwell1035]

#TheSaltedPepper I made this recipe and I'm eating it right now, it's fantastic and so quick and easy. Thank you!

[@Nishiskitchenrecipe]

Looking delicious

[@IronCloaked]

This is very convenient for a quick meal. Thank You again.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

My pleasure 😊

[@julierancourt3672]

I just wanted to say I love your recipes . I love that they are easy, that I usually have all the ingredients , and if I don't I can substitute. I only got my ninja foodi last month and this is the second time I've made this. The quinoa is also a favorite. Thank you for sharing

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them!

[@danielteegarden8982]

thky tomorrow i will get the rice at the store and make this for dinner.. thanks sister. dan t. palm springs calif USA

[@wellman0708]

Its 12:20 Tues afternoon, I haven't eaten yet and watching this video. Its making my mouth water. Im definitely going to have to make this very soon.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@dannettawentworth419]

Could you do a chicken and rice one! With yummy mushrooms and cheese and other veggies too. Thanks for all these great meals. My husband is a believer he always ask “is this one of my girls recipes” 🥰

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I plan on working on a chicken and rice one soon.

[@isabelxiania9320]

Just got a ninja foodi for Christmas and I’m slowly learning how to use it. I tried this recipe with instant rice because that’s all I had on hand, and it came out absolutely amazing!! My boyfriend loved it as well. Definitely going to make again. Thank you!!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me that instant rice works.

[@wandafull12]

I’m making this for sure.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@DonnaDeen13]

I love your channel! You are sooo pretty! Love your style ❤️

[@n5311d78an123]

Louise, you have done it again! I cannot wait to try this! It does look so delicious and a complete meal in one! I love the topping and the veggies and the protein this meal provides! Thank you so much!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@n5311d78an123]

I made it last night! It turned out just like you said and was so delicious!! Thank you so much!

[@vladimirciric519]

You brought so much joy into my life with this casserole recipe 🥰

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm so glad!

[@katekate8961]

Made this recipe for supper tonight and it was very delicious. Thank you for your wonderful channel. You have helped me with my new Ninja Foodi 8qt 8 function. Love it and appreciate your videos. thank you

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much!

[@FLLOVERUSA]

Great recipes. I love your recipes I am not tried it because I’m a bachelor but I’m getting married next month and I will try some new foods from your recipes for her.

[@IronCloaked]

I just made it. It's very 👍. Thank You again.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Great 👍

[@sluebke471]

We had this for dinner tonight and loved it. Your videos are great.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@americanmom6946]

awesome as always, thanks for being my hero on teaching me to use my ninja foodi

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thanks so much!

[@kendadavis7714]

I’m trying to find the recipe looks amazing

[@phoebekaltenbach45]

Love this recipe so creative, and delicious. Louise, you are so talented and creative, you have created so many different foods from different cultures to choose from,. We will never lack ideas what shall we cook today, it is wonderful that you have given us so much, this is just one of the best of choices, you created. Yummy! You are in my prayers.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lizardas]

This sounds so good! I'm going to make it with Beyond Beef (vegan). Since I don't use parboiled rice, I think I'll make long-grained basmati separately and adjust the process. Thanks for the idea!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@Andrew8468]

Found this recipe going down a KZbin rabbit hole so tried it in my Instant Pot Duo Crisp and it turned out great. Only added a little olive oil to brown the ground beef since the pot isn't non-stick. 👍🏻

[@TheSaltedPepper]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@BrianR-ew4vo]

Good evening Louise love this recipe. Hope you don't mind me giving you compliments with the way your hair looks.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Of course I don't mind. Thank you!

[@retireoutsideusa3375]

This casserole is delicious. I got two "whoopies" from my wife. I made a double batch, half beef and half pork. Wonderful recipe. I almost blew off the topping, but it makes the dish. Awesome, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

That's awesome!

[@tial2915]

This WAS so easy to make but, as usual, I found a way to screw it up. Lol! It was just the panko crust. I thought I used enough butter but guess I didn't. Doh! However, it didn't stop me from having two bowls of it! It was STILL yummy! I also used ground turkey instead of beef and added extra pepper and used herbs de provence to flavor it a bit more. Mmmm....! I'll get it RIGHT next time with the panko crust. Thanks for this great recipe!

[@7heRedBaron]

I never knew what parboiled rice was and simply avoided it. Thank you. That topping looks like it would be awesome over almost anything. I could see swapping mozzarella and Parmesan for the cheddar and putting it on some fish. Or keeping it the same.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

The topping is incredible! I always avoided parboiled rice, too! Jeff accidently got me a huge bag, so I looked it up and was shocked that it's better for you.

[@glendalloyd7052]

I did this last night and it was awesome 😎

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@FluffyWonKenobe]

I love your recipes, and I also love all the Pampered Chef items you use! I have the 3 cup, 2 cup and 1 cup prep bowls ... but I would love to have those smallest size bowls you use, and I can't find them on the PC website! Are they still available??

[@kellieschultz1445]

I just got my Ninja Foodi. This maybe the first dish I make in it.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

It's a super easy one!

[@janetfullerton2149]

I make something similar only I use instant rice and diced up chicken patties! Fast and very delicious!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Sounds great!

[@nancyhill5285]

Wow taste great. Our family loved it. Louise, do you have a recipe for blackberry pie in the ninja foodi?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm so glad you all enjoyed it. I don't have a recipe for blackberry pie yet!

[@galemartin3277]

Oh that looks delicious! Would a long grain brown rice work as well? Can't wait to try this! 😋😋😋

[@TheSaltedPepper]

You would have to increase the liquid and PC longer, but it should work. I go over some suggestions in my written post.

[@doylalongshore2875]

I’m here. Good morning! 🌞

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Morning!

[@nadineshaw7198]

Thank you , that was easy , I left out the panko, less carbs

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Glad it was easy!

[@retireoutsideusa3375]

In my second time with this delicious casserole, I wanted to figure out how to make a double batch. Just making twice as much and stacking twice as much topping doesn't work. So my solution was to cook the double portion together until the air crisp step. Then I removed half of the mix, added one portion of the topping and crisped according to the directions. I carefully removed that batch and put it in shallow storage containers for later. It freezes very well. Then I returned the second batch to the Ninja, added the second portion of topping and air crisped that batch. We ate half of that batch and put the rest away for leftovers. And it worked great!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Perfect!

[@johnathanbellette2490]

I added some 3 chillies salsa and made some burritos with the left overs. Was delish!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

That sound great!

[@TruthSeekerNC]

Wow... can I come live with you?! 😋😁 Also, if we use regular long grain rice will we need to add more liquid? Rice swells a lot so I just want to make sure. Thanks!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I haven't tested the recipe that way, but I think you will be fine with the same liquid amount. I would rinse the rice first though.

[@firedawgysgirl5216]

yummy, this is tonight's dinner....Thank you for all you do, I love your stuff. You took the fear out of using my foodi.....I use it all the time now...

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much!

[@donkuhle236]

What's the best way to try and re-heat this? Just in the microwave? Thanks!

[@sherylmanz7232]

Is the pressure cook the same time if you use instant pot

[@junkmail420]

When you start to upload vids on the ninja foodi xl pro oven would you consider doing a series on how to cook the basics in it? The dilemma I keep running into is that even though there so many cookbooks out there, none of them have directions on how to make basic items. Like how do you cook salmon in it or make cornbread in it, or a simple box cake. Sometimes you don't want or need to make an elaborate meal and just want to make something simple.

[@7heRedBaron]

Junk Mail I microwave cornbread batter on low for five minutes then bake it at 320 in my Foodi for 10 minutes or til the top is brown. Proofing it in the microwave keeps it from drying out as much as fully baking it, in my humble opinion. Enjoy.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thanks for the idea!

[@firedawgysgirl5216]

quick question, I only have Jasmine rice, is that gonna work? I am still learning about rice and the varieties. Thank you

[@TheSaltedPepper]

That should be just fine.

[@uberLeafsFan]

You look Gorgeous girl, and the food looks yummy! xoxoxo

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you 😋

[@CitizenPerkins]

That looks like something I'd definitely eat. I'm regular dude and I'm a bit confused about the rice part. If I intend to use normal, long-grained white rice... does it just need to be pre-cooked? Half-cooked? Uncooked? Not sure how important 'par-boiled rice' is to this recipe [but I've never seen par-boiled rice in my grocery store].

[@s4medlyn]

converted rice ie uncle bens

[@CitizenPerkins]

Ok, I visited your recipe page the first time, BUT I skipped right to the recipe. This time I went back and read through [almost] everything and saw that note about rinsing the white rice first. So, it sounds like I would use normal, uncooked white rice that's first been rinsed! [Like I do before I cook it in my rice cooker.] 👍

[@welshcookie1966]

Thanks Regular Dude! Answered my question ☺️

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Yes, rinse it really well. Someone just left a comment that they got the water notice using a plain white rice, but I'm waiting to hear if she rinsed it or not.

[@JimmyTurner]

Either thats a brand new foodi or you clean yours really really well

[@TheSaltedPepper]

LOL! It's new! LOL

[@JimmyTurner]

Something I can make for me and not my dad or sister finally.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@charlotteebel5586]

I did this recipe on top of the stove?? When cooked placed in baking pan added topping and finished in oven

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Sounds great!

[@brendaradloff6995]

How much liquid if you use wild rice?

[@princessmedina2113]

Louise, can I substitute the heavy whipping cream for plain greek yogurt? I can't have cream :(

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm not sure how it would taste with the tanginess of yogurt, but you can omit the cream or use another milk substitute and only use enough to get everything combined.

[@princessmedina2113]

@@TheSaltedPepper thanks!

[@williamozment8303]

Do you have cookbooks with these recipes in it? If you could let me know I appreciate it.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

No, but you can print them directly from my website for free. HTTPS://thesaltedpepper.com

[@chrystidao-nguyen9638]

Will you please give us some more vegan meal ideas?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

That is really hard for me because I'm not vegan and wouldn't want to include something that isn't vegan by mistake. I do have several recipes that are vegetable based though. I'm sure you could look through the ingredients and know what isn't vegan and replace it with something that is.

[@chrystidao-nguyen9638]

If I were to use jasmine rice, with the cooking time change?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

No, but you would want to rinse the rice really well.

[@karenmcmullen1199]

Could you use brown rice

[@TheSaltedPepper]

That info is in the written recipe. You can use it, but you have to increase the liquid and the time.

[@dianefisher8646]

Whats penco?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

panko is a type of bread crumb, you can usually find them in any grocery store. They are coarser and crunchier than regular bread crumbs.

[@marybedford7737]

Can you use long grain rice......

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm sure that would be fine, but I would rinse it first.

[@marybedford7737]

Thank you so much, you have a lot of awesome recipes that I’m hoping to try out soon

[@bigdawgj6742]

Im so jealous. If I tried that it would turn out like soup...they all do. Sigh

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Follow the directions and you will be fine!

[@bigdawgj6742]

@@TheSaltedPepper Yes ma'am. Will do. Im not giving up... endeavor to perceive!

[@lulubadwolf6880]

Can you substitute the whipping cream with something else?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Probably half n half or just skip it. If it needs more moisture, add a little broth.

[@sleepyowl4585]

I’m so upset with myself. I’m currently cooking this for dinner and I was right in the middle of the 2 minute pressure cook when I realized I mistakenly left out the rice! 😢😭 So I let it finish and I did a 1 minute natural release then immediate release. I pulled out the meat and onion, left the juice/broth and added the rice to my ninja. I am now pressure cooking the rice for 6 minutes and praying it turns out okay. 😫 I’ll add the meat & onions back once the rice is done and then continue with the remaining directions but I’m so upset. I hope it still turns out okay.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

It should be okay! Keep me posted!

[@sleepyowl4585]

​@@TheSaltedPepper Thank you so much for responding so quickly, it meant so much to me! I felt so bad for not sending an update, and I've been wanting to let you know how it tuned out. 🙂 So here is what happened... I'm still brand new to pressure cooking so when I mistakenly left the rice out that night, I was so bummed out! I didn't want to give up, so I did a quick Google search on how long to pressure cook parboiled rice and decided to go with 6 minutes. I then pulled out the meat and onion, left the juice/broth and added the rice to my ninja, parboiled for 6 minutes and from there I simply picked up where I left off. I continued with a 5 minutes natural release, added my ingredients back to the pot and continued with your video and oh my goodness it turned out absolutely AMAZING!! Thank you so much for everything, for taking the time to research & create this wonderful dish, and for your quick response! I truly appreciate it. 😊

[@timlance4603]

Now I'm way confused on what kind of rice other than the par boiled rice your using?

[@s4medlyn]

uncle bens

[@timlance4603]

@@s4medlyn Thanks

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I used parboiled rice, any brand is fine. I wouldn't use instant rice and if you use a different kind of rice make sure to rinse it really well and adjust your liquid if needed. Brown rice takes much longer to cook, so keep that in mind if using it.

[@timlance4603]

@@TheSaltedPepper thanks 😊

[@VauTVeXiiK]

Used white rice and my rice isnt cooked all the way :( What I get for my first time trying to cook😅😭

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm surprised it didn't cook all the way. What type of white rice did you use?

[@captain42809]

your nutrition information is off by a lot. I've put it into 2 differnt programs and the salt alone is 1,000mg as compared to your 507, calroies are 620 as compared to your 557, carbs are 60 as compared to your 39 i mean are you lying to make it healthier then it really is or what?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Of course I'm not intentionally misleading anyone. My goodness. That's simply ludicrous. Nutritional values are very subjective because of the various brands of ingredients you use. I use a program to calculate them unless I'm using a specific ingredient which I enter based on the product packaging. When you are inputting the ingredients into your programs, make sure you are comparing apples to apples. For example: Table salt has about 2,300 mg of sodium per tsp Fine grind sea salt has about 2,000 mg of sodium per tsp because less salt crystals fit in the measuring spoon. If you used 1 ½ tsp of table salt for your calculations you would end up with having about 431 mg of sodium per serving. There are 8 servings in this recipe and I used 1 ½ tsp of fine grind sea salt which is about 375mg of sodium per serving. I’m happy to take another look at the nutritional calculations for that recipe and see if there are any errors, but I assure you if any errors exist, they are certainly not intentional.

[@will300c]

sorry but i have to say that does not look good to me.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Fair enough!