Description
Hearty hamburger & potato casserole delights families with simple midwestern comfort. Savory ground beef, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal home cooks will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 5 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Brown ground beef with onions in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and spices. Drain any accumulated fat thoroughly.
- Create the first foundation layer by arranging half of the potato slices across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Distribute an even layer of cooked ground beef over the potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently pour half of the cream of mushroom soup across the meat and potato layer, allowing it to spread evenly.
- Construct a second identical layer using remaining potato slices, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese uniformly across the surface, and return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Once cheese melts and turns golden, remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley, green onions, or a light dusting of paprika for enhanced visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole, ensuring a crisp texture and clean flavor profile.
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better structure and even cooking throughout the dish.
- Consider low-fat cream of mushroom soup and lean ground beef for a healthier version without sacrificing taste.
- Customize by adding vegetables like diced bell peppers or frozen mixed vegetables to boost nutritional value and create more depth in the recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 488 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg