Hearty Hamburger Potato Casserole is a classic, budget-friendly comfort meal that never goes out of style. Layers of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy sauce bake together into a filling dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. It’s simple to prepare, uses everyday ingredients, and comes out of the oven bubbling, golden, and satisfying every time.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Top with half of the cooked beef mixture.
Spoon half of the soup mixture over the beef, then sprinkle with some cheese.
Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and top is bubbly and golden.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.