Description
Hearty Amish hamburger with fall veggies bake brings comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s rustic kitchens, blending ground beef and seasonal harvest. Family-friendly flavors meld in this one-dish wonder you’ll crave during cool autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and heating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Transform ground beef into crumbled texture by browning in a hot skillet with olive oil, then transfer to a separate plate using a slotted spoon.
- Utilize the same skillet to caramelize onions and garlic, creating a fragrant base for the dish’s flavor profile.
- Introduce root vegetables – potatoes, carrots, and celery – to the skillet, gently sautéing until they develop a light golden exterior.
- Create a hearty mixture by combining the browned beef, sautéed vegetables, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes with their natural juices.
- Elevate the dish’s taste by seasoning with a blend of thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper, ensuring thorough integration of flavors.
- Transfer the robust mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to guarantee consistent cooking.
- Seal the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, allowing vegetables to tenderize and flavors to meld.
- Unveil the dish, crown with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven for a final 10-15 minutes of golden, bubbling transformation.
- Allow the bake to rest briefly, permitting flavors to settle, then serve alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef for a healthier version, reducing excess fat and calories while maintaining rich flavor.
- Swap traditional beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for dietary flexibility and reduced meat consumption.
- Customize vegetable mix by adding seasonal produce like Brussels sprouts or butternut squash for extra nutrition and varied textures.
- Enhance meal’s protein content by incorporating quinoa or lentils alongside ground meat, creating a more balanced one-dish meal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg