No Peek Beef

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this "No Peek Beef" recipe—a hearty, one-dish meal that combines tender beef stew meat, creamy soups, and perfectly cooked rice for a satisfying dinner your whole family will love. This easy-to-make casserole is all about convenience, featuring a no-fuss prep and a hands-off cooking process—simply combine the ingredients, cover tightly, and let it bake to perfection in the oven. The secret? No peeking! Keeping the dish sealed allows the beef to cook until meltingly tender and the flavors to meld beautifully. With savory notes from French onion soup, a creamy base of mushroom and celery soups, and fragrant rice infused with beef broth, this dish is a flavor-packed delight. Serve it warm, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley for an elegant touch, and pair it with a crisp salad or your favorite vegetable side for a complete, soul-soothing meal. Ideal for busy weeknights, casual dinners, or meal prepping, "No Peek Beef" is sure to become your go-to recipe for effortless and delicious comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Beef stew meat
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of celery soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup Long grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (optional for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

Spread the uncooked long-grain white rice evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, French onion soup, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

Step 5

Add the beef stew meat to the bowl and stir until all pieces are coated with the soup mixture.

Step 6

Pour the beef and soup mixture evenly over the rice in the baking dish, ensuring that the liquid fully covers the rice.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Make sure there are no gaps or tears to prevent steam from escaping.

Step 8

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 3 hours without opening the oven or removing the foil. (No peeking!)

Step 9

After 3 hours, carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before uncovering.

Step 10

Fluff the rice gently with a fork and transfer the casserole to serving plates. Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and freshly chopped parsley for extra color and flavor.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy this comforting, no-fuss meal with your favorite side dishes or a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1992.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2924.7

Total Fat 157.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 850.8mg	0%
Sodium 5930.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.3g
Protein 256.1g	0%

Vitamin D 86.5IU	0%
Calcium 540.7mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 3690.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 36.3%

Carbs: 13.5%