Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole - Simple Family Comfort Food - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (lean preferred, 85/15 or 90/10)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cups cooked white rice (from about 3/4 cup uncooked)
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (1 1/2 cups for mixing, 1/2 cup for topping)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)