Description
Amish Harvest Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines ground beef, rice, and an assortment of seasonal vegetables, baked to perfection with a cheesy topping. This wholesome casserole is a satisfying one-dish meal perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dish:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Casserole Base:
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice or white rice
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
Final Touches:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook meat: In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion until browned. Add garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and sage.
- Add ingredients: Stir in rice, broth, sweet potato, carrots, green beans, and corn. Simmer for 5 mins.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 45–50 mins.
- Final steps: Stir in milk and sour cream. Top with cheese and bake uncovered for 5–10 mins. Rest before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute butternut squash for sweet potato or add mushrooms for more flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based meat or lentils with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
