Description
Hearty hamburger & potato casserole brings comfort to weeknight dinners with simple, satisfying ingredients. Family-friendly layers of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese create a delicious one-dish meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion
Starches and Vegetables:
- 4 potatoes
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing for a hearty comfort meal.
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat, cooking until meat turns rich brown and onions become translucent, then carefully drain accumulated fat.
- Arrange potato slices in a uniform layer across the bottom of a greased casserole dish, creating a foundational base for the meal.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently pour cream of mushroom soup across the beef layer, spreading it smoothly to create a creamy binding element.
- Seal the casserole dish with aluminum foil, then bake for 60 minutes, allowing the potatoes to become tender and absorb the rich flavors.
- Remove foil after initial cooking, sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the surface, and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from oven, enabling flavors to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Consider swapping cream of mushroom soup with a homemade cream sauce for a fresher, less processed option.
- Add extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or carrots for increased nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg