Reviewed: May 18, 2012

My family has been making this for 50 years. We never brown the meat first. For the last 30 minutes I spread shredded cheese across the top and sometimes the crunchy French onions. Leftovers are quite good.

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BlueLake

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Beaumont, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2011

I prepared this exactly as the directions stated. After 1 hour I took it our and uncovered it, and it was not even close to done. It was still pretty pink on top, completely pink in the middle. I took the advice from one of the other reviews, stirred it up and cooked it for 30 more minutes. At this point it just looked like grey Play-Doh, same consistency, and the rice had turned to mush. I couldn't cook it any longer because it was starting to burn to the bottom and sides of the casserole dish. It was unedible. Maybe next time I'll do like others say and brown the meat first, then combine the ingredients and cook for 30 minutes.

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Brownie2112

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2011

I used brown rice and microwaved it in the French onion soup for 5 minutes. I also browned the beef then combined everything together. I was concerned the rice wouldnt cook through otherwise. Overall very tasty and will definitely be making it again.

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Christina

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2010

Pretty good overall! I browned the ground beef 1st before following the remaining portions of the recipe as is. There was too much celery for my husband's taste and I will try it next time in a small dish instead of a 9 X 13 pan.

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Erin Harvanek

Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2010

I first made this over a year ago, and it was good. We enjoyed it. I made it again last night as written (9-27-11) and I didnt have any problem with it getting done, or the rice getting done, or moistness. What I did have a problem with, it hit me why I probably didnt have those problems. Because of the grease from the hamburger. I decided then that I shouldnt make this again, unless I cook the hamburger first maybe. The soups, well you could use a low fat version and that would help with fat content. It did still remind me of a stuffed pepper which I havent had in ages and the flavors were fine but you could also easily add whatever you wanted. Maybe if I used turkey burger, I would feel much better about that I think. I do appreciate your sharing.

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gopintos

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: California, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

This was great! My family loved it! I left out the veggies only because I didn't have any on hand. Cook this just as the recipe says and it will come out great. After I made this I realized that this is the same dish my mom has cooked for years. Only in my family we call this dish "dirty rice".

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giffordh1

Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

The recipe was tasty...I thought the green onion and french onion soup was a little redundant, so I don't know that I would add the onion again. I pre-cooked the rice and the ground beef and then just warmed the casserole in the oven to save time. My 3 year old liked it, husband isn't the biggest fan of rice, but he ate it and said the flavor was good.

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emilydonovan

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Waukee, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2009

Hubby loved it, I thought it was just OK, will make again, maybe add some spices.

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Stacy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Maple Lake, Minnesota, USA

Living In: South Haven, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2009

I used minute rice, as suggested by another rater, and also sauted my veggies with the ground beef, then drained the grease. I sprinkled a little cheese on top and baked for 30 minutes. It was fast, easy and my family really liked it.

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