Description
This 5-Ingredient Hamburger and Potato Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish made with layers of seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 3 large potatoes)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon half of the beef and onion mixture over the potatoes, then repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes and beef.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with 1/4 cup of water until smooth. Pour it evenly over the casserole.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Uncover the dish, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the potatoes are tender.
Notes
Swap the cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or celery for variety.
Add chili powder or red pepper flakes to the beef for a spicy kick.
Frozen peas, corn, or sliced carrots can be added between layers for extra veggies.
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat, microwave individual portions or bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. Add a splash of milk or broth if it looks dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
