Hamburger Potato Casserole
A comforting and easy casserole that combines ground beef, potatoes, and cheese for a cozy dinner option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or turkey You can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- 5-6 medium Potatoes Peeled if desired; thinly sliced for easier cooking.
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced Or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- 1 can Cream of mushroom soup Or cream of chicken soup.
- 3/4 cup Milk To loosen the sauce.
- 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar is classic) Add more cheese for a cheesier top.
- to taste Salt and black pepper Season every layer lightly.
- to taste Paprika or seasoning salt Optional.
- as needed Olive oil or butter For greasing the pan.
Optional Add-ins
- 1 handful Frozen peas or chopped spinach For added greens.
- 1 dice Bell pepper, diced For additional flavor.
- as preferred Cooked bacon A sprinkle on top for extra flavor.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika; stir for about 30 seconds.
- In a bowl, mix the cream soup and milk until smooth.
Assembly
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
- Add half of the cooked beef mixture on top.
- Drizzle a little sauce over and sprinkle with a handful of cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for about 60 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Note
Thinly slicing the potatoes helps them cook evenly. For a cheesier top, add more cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking. This dish can be frozen after baking and reheated later.