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Slow Cooker Ground Pork Casserole

Serve the ultimate comfort food with our Easy Ground Pork Slow Cooker Casserole Recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground pork, tender rice and vegetables, and cheesy sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection.
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 500kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced, about 1 cup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes and juices
  • 2 carrots diced, about 1 - 1 ½ cups
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Garnish

  • parsley or green onion optional garnish

Instructions

  • Prep: Chop veggies and mince the garlic.
  • Brown the Ground Pork: In a large skillet with olive oil, brown the ground pork with the chopped onion over medium heat until it's no longer pink (about 5 minutes), breaking the meat up as you go. Drain any excess fat.
  • Combine Ingredients: Mix together the cooked ground pork and onion, rice, tomato paste, diced tomatoes (with the juices), minced garlic, diced carrots, and beef broth in the slow cooker. Make sure the rice is completely submerged in the liquid.
  • Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the dried oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Add the bay leaf. Mix to distribute the seasonings.
  • Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for about 4-6 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours), or until the rice and veggies are tender and the flavors have blended together.
  • Add Cheese: About 15 minutes before serving, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream with a fork. Stir the cream cheese mixture into the meat and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the casserole. Cover the slow cooker again and let the cheese melt.
  • Serve: Once the rice is cooked and any cheese has melted, serve the ground pork and rice casserole hot. Garnish with fresh herbs or green onions if desired.

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Notes

    • Rice: Long-grain white rice is the best choice, but other varieties like jasmine or basmati can be used. We have not tried this recipe with brown rice as it tends to need longer to cook.
    • Season Well: Season your dish with the spices and salt and pepper to taste. Slow cooking sometimes dull flavors, so don't be shy with seasonings. Taste and adjust as needed before serving.
    • Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Or freeze your cooked and cooled pork casserole in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. 
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4392IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 2mg