Here’s a hearty, comforting recipe for Hamburger Potato Casserole—perfect for a filling family meal:
🥔🍔 Hamburger Potato Casserole
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef (hamburger meat)
- 4–5 potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar works great)
- 1 can (300–400 ml) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Set oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Lightly grease a baking dish
2️⃣ Cook the Beef
- In a pan, cook ground beef with chopped onion until browned
- Drain excess fat
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
3️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
- In a bowl, mix:
- Cream soup
- Milk
- Stir until smooth
4️⃣ Layer the Casserole
In your baking dish:
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes
- Add half of the cooked beef mixture
- Pour some sauce
- Sprinkle a little cheese
👉 Repeat layers and finish with cheese on top
5️⃣ Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until:
- Potatoes are tender
- Cheese is melted and slightly golden
🍽️ Serving
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving
- Serve with salad or steamed vegetables
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Slice potatoes thinly so they cook evenly
- Add vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition
- For a richer flavor, mix in a little butter or cream
If you want, I can also give you a quick stovetop or pressure cooker version of this dish (faster, same taste).
