Description
Hearty hamburger potato casserole delivers comfort with layers of ground beef, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese. Savory flavors blend perfectly, creating a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dinner table and delights hungry family members.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1 can (10.75 ounces/305 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, creating an ideal environment for baking the casserole.
- Sauté diced onions in a skillet with olive oil until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Introduce ground beef into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook thoroughly until the meat browns and develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, and paprika in a separate mixing bowl, creating a creamy binding sauce.
- Prepare a casserole dish by lightly greasing the surface, then create the first foundational layer with half of the thinly sliced potatoes.
- Distribute half of the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly across the potato layer, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Drizzle approximately half of the prepared soup mixture over the beef and potato layers, allowing the sauce to seep between the ingredients.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese to add a rich, melty dimension to the first layer.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, ground beef, soup mixture, and cheese, building depth and complexity.
- Securely cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture and promote even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and potatoes to soften.
- Remove the foil during the final 15 minutes of cooking to enable the cheese to turn golden and develop a crispy texture.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and added herbal freshness before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that still delivers amazing flavor.
- Layer thin potato slices evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent uneven texture throughout the casserole.
- Add extra herbs like thyme or rosemary to the soup mixture for a more complex, aromatic profile that elevates the classic comfort dish.
- Top with crispy bacon bits or breadcrumbs during the last 15 minutes of baking for an irresistible crunchy texture that adds depth to the creamy casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg