The Hamburger Casserole is a quintessential comfort food dish that combines hearty ingredients like ground beef, potatoes, and cheese into a deliciously satisfying meal. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that evokes the coziness of home cooking and is perfect for a family dinner on any night of the week.
Comfort Cooking Made Easy
This casserole layers rich flavors and textures, from the savory meat to the soft, tender potatoes, all topped with a golden cheese crust. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that brings together staple ingredients in a bake that’s both filling and comforting. Let’s get started on creating this delicious dish.
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Serving: 6-8 people
- Equipment: Oven, skillet, mixing bowl, 9×13 inch baking dish
Recipe Title: Hamburger Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
- Preheat and Cook Beef: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prepare Soup Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, start by layering half of the thinly sliced potatoes. Top this with half of the cooked beef and onion mixture. Pour half of the soup mixture over the beef. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, and soup mixture.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 1 hour.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
Ready to Serve
This Hamburger Casserole is best served hot, straight from the oven, where the flavors are at their peak, and the cheese topping is wonderfully gooey. It’s a meal that promises not just to satisfy hunger but also to deliver a comforting experience with every bite. Perfect for a relaxed meal at home, it’s sure to become a go-to in your recipe collection for its ease and satisfying taste.
