Hamburger Potato Casserole

 

Recipe Details

• Author: tinsuf
• Cuisine: American
• Category: Main Dish
• Keywords: hamburger potato casserole, ground beef casserole, cheesy potato bake
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 70 minutes
• Total Time: 90 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. Peel and thinly slice the russet potatoes, keeping the slices as uniform as possible to ensure even cooking. Chop the onion and shred the cheddar cheese if not already prepared.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, cooking until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess fat.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the cooked ground beef mixture, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Repeat the layers using the remaining potatoes, beef, and cheese.
7. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the entire casserole, making sure it seeps down through the layers.
8. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
9. Remove the foil and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.

Troubleshooting & Consistency Tips

If the potatoes are not fully tender after baking, re-cover the casserole and continue baking in 10-minute increments. Thin, evenly sliced potatoes are essential for proper cooking.