Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Hamburger Potato Casserole brings comfort to dinner tables with layered rustic charm. Savory ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying one-dish meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded Cheddar cheese
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) milk
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- ½ cup (75 grams) chopped onion
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and prepare a 2-quart baking dish.
- Position a large skillet over medium-high heat. Introduce the ground beef into the pan, continuously breaking and stirring until the meat transforms into golden-brown crumbles, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, finely diced onions, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
- Layer the casserole strategically: spread a thin foundation of sliced potatoes across the baking dish’s bottom, followed by an even distribution of the soup mixture and crumbled ground beef.
- Repeat the layering process, ensuring each stratum is uniform and covers the entire dish surface, creating multiple interconnected layers.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1.25 hours, or until the potato slices become fork-tender and develop a slight golden edges.
- Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese generously across the casserole’s surface during the final 5-7 minutes of baking, allowing the cheese to melt and create a delicately bubbling golden crust.
Notes
- Potatoes absorb flavors beautifully, making this casserole incredibly delicious and comforting.
- Consider using russet or Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture and taste.
- Cooking tip: Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter protein option without sacrificing flavor.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking for convenient meal planning.
- Pair with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Easy to prepare with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
- Freezer-friendly casserole that tastes even better the next day as leftovers.
- Layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and creamy soup create a satisfying meal everyone will love.
- Classic one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights and budget-friendly cooking.
- Hearty comfort food that brings warmth to any family dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg