Ground beef and potato casserole is a hearty, comfort-food dish that combines ground beef, sliced potatoes, and a rich, creamy sauce. Baked together under a layer of cheesy goodness, this a dinner the whole family enjoys.
Hamburger Potato Casserole
To make a hamburger potato casserole, begin by browning ground beef with onions and garlic, infusing the dish with savory flavors. We like to add sweet corn to the beef mixture as well, to create another great flavor contrast.
Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are then added, creating a hearty foundation. A creamy flavorful sauce is poured over the layers, along with a generous sprinkling of cheese binding everything together.
The casserole is baked until the potatoes are tender, and the top develops a golden, cheesy crust. The result is a satisfying, one-dish meal that offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it a favorite among many for its simplicity and deliciousness.
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Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
You’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe:
- ground beef
- onion
- garlic powder
- corn
- potatoes
- cheddar cheese
Sauce Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe:
- flour
- butter
- chicken broth
- milk
- kosher salt and black pepper
Ground Beef Potato Casserole
To make this recipe, you’ll start by cooking the ground beef and the onion in a large skillet.
When the beef is done and the onion is tender, drain as needed, and stir in the corn. Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl.
Return the pan to the stove over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter melts, add the flour and whisk smooth.
Slowly add the chicken broth and then milk, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer, while continuing to whisk the mixture, until the sauce thickens (about 8 minutes).
Add ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, taste and adjust as desired.
Grease a 10-inch baking dish, about 2.5 quart size, with butter.
Place about a third of the potatoes in a layer at the bottom of the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with half of the meat mixture, followed by about a third of the sauce and another sprinkling of salt and pepper.
Repeat and then finish with a final layer of potatoes and the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake until the potatoes are tender, about 60-70 minutes. When the potatoes are tender, remove from the oven.
Top with cheese and continue baking until cheese melts, about 6-8 minutes. Serve warm.
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Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ cup finely chopped onion about 1/4-inch pieces
- 1¾ cup frozen corn or 1 15-ounce can, drained
- 5 cups peeled and very thinly sliced potatoes about 1/8-inch thick
- 1½ cups freshly shredded Cheddar cheese
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup butter
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups milk plus more as needed
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided, adjust to taste
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef along with the onion. When the beef is done and the onion is tender, drain as needed, and stir in the corn. Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl.
- Return the pan to the stove over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter melts, add the flour and whisk smooth. Slowly add the chicken broth and then milk, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer, while continuing to whisk the mixture, until the sauce thickens (about 8 minutes). Add ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, taste and adjust as desired.
- Grease a 10-inch baking dish, about 2.5 quart size, with butter. Place about a third of the potatoes in a layer in the bottom of the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, top with half of the meat mixture, followed by about a third of the sauce and another sprinkling of salt and pepper. Repeat and then finish with a final layer of potatoes and the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake until the potatoes are tender, about 60-70 minutes. When the potatoes are tender, remove from the oven, top with cheese and continue baking until cheese melts, about 6-8 minutes. Serve warm.
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