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Hamburger Potato Casserole

Layered casserole with ground beef, sliced potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners and comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef with diced onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Mix cream of mushroom soup and milk in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread half of the ground beef mixture over potatoes, followed by half of the soup mixture, then one cup of cheese.
  6. Repeat layering with remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Dot top with butter pieces and sprinkle with paprika.
  8. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  10. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For crispier topping, increase temperature to 375°F for final uncovered baking. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Freezes well for up to 3 months.