Zesty Cheesy Beef and Rice Recipe For Families - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) ground beef, 85% lean
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 ¼ cups white long grain rice (not instant)
• 10.5 oz (298 g) cream of mushroom soup
• 8 oz (227 g) sliced button mushrooms, washed
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup milk
• 3 tbsps butter, divided
• ¾ cup onions, diced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1.5 tsps Italian seasoning
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste