Description
Hearty hamburger potato casserole brings midwestern comfort straight to dinner tables with simple, satisfying ingredients. Creamy layers of ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese create a delicious one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Potatoes and Vegetables:
- 4 cups cooked and cubed potatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) can condensed cream of potato soup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment.
- Transform raw ground beef into a rich, caramelized protein by thoroughly browning it in a spacious skillet, meticulously eliminating excess fat through careful draining.
- Introduce finely diced onions to the beef, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence, creating a flavor-packed foundation for the dish.
- Craft a harmonious mixture by blending the seasoned beef and onions with creamy mushroom and potato soups, incorporating milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper into a luxurious sauce.
- Construct a delectable layered landscape within a 9×13 baking vessel, alternating between the savory beef mixture, tender potato cubes, and generously scattered cheddar cheese, creating a stratified culinary masterpiece.
- Slide the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 30-35 minutes until the surface bubbles with anticipation and the interior reaches a perfect, heated consistency.
- Grant the casserole a brief moment of repose, letting the ingredients settle and flavors meld for 5 minutes before presenting this comforting, rustic dish to eager diners.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein option that cuts down on saturated fat.
- Enhance nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or frozen mixed vegetables directly into the beef mixture for extra vitamins and fiber.
- Use low-sodium cream soups to control salt intake, ensuring a heart-friendly version of this comforting casserole.
- Sprinkle crispy breadcrumbs or crushed crackers on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a delightful crunchy texture that elevates the dish’s overall appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg