Description
Hearty hamburger and potato casserole brings midwestern comfort directly to dinner tables. Layered potatoes, ground beef, and creamy cheese create a satisfying meal families will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent and softened over medium heat.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook thoroughly until meat is completely browned and no pink remains.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking cream of mushroom soup with milk until smooth and well-combined.
- Arrange a uniform layer of thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the greased casserole dish.
- Spread half of the seasoned ground beef evenly over the potato layer.
- Drizzle half of the soup mixture across the beef, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the current layer.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheese.
- Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil to prevent moisture loss.
- Bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until potatoes become tender and cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest and cool for 5-7 minutes before serving to help set the layers.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting garlic and onion powder to match your taste preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version of the casserole.
- For added nutrition, mix in diced bell peppers or carrots with the beef during cooking to boost vegetable content.
- Ensure potatoes are sliced uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg