Description
Comforting hamburger potato casserole brings hearty midwest flavors to dinner tables with simple ingredients and quick preparation. Meaty layers of ground beef, crisp potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal families will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (10.5-ounces) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a 2-quart baking dish for a comforting layered casserole.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbly pieces. Drain excess grease thoroughly.
- Combine condensed cream of mushroom soup with milk in a mixing bowl, stirring in chopped onions and seasoning with salt and pepper to create a creamy binding sauce.
- Arrange a foundation of thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Distribute the browned beef evenly over the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously pour the prepared soup mixture over the beef, allowing it to seep between the layers and provide moisture.
- Repeat the layering process – potatoes, beef, and soup mixture – until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Finish with a final layer of soup mixture covering the top, which will help prevent the casserole from drying out during baking.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
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.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute condensed cream of mushroom soup with a homemade gluten-free cream sauce or alternative cream soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg