Here’s a classic, cozy, and crowd-pleasing Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe — layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, cheese, and a creamy sauce baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks!
🥔🍔 Hamburger Potato Casserole
📝 Ingredients:
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1 ½ lbs ground beef
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cups potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (Yukon Gold or Russet work well)
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup milk
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)
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Optional: 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms or bell peppers
🥣 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Beef:
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In a large skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat.
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Add diced onion (and mushrooms/bell peppers if using) and cook until softened.
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Add ground beef and garlic; cook until browned, breaking up the meat.
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Drain excess fat.
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Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Remove from heat.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
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In a bowl, mix together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
4. Assemble the Casserole:
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Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
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Spread half of the cooked beef mixture over potatoes.
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Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
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Pour half of the soup mixture evenly over the layers.
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Repeat with remaining potatoes, beef, cheese, and soup mixture.
5. Bake:
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Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
🍽️ Serving Tips:
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
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Serve with a fresh green salad or steamed veggies.
🔄 Variations:
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Swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or cream of broccoli for different flavors.
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Add chopped bacon for extra richness.
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Top with French fried onions during the last 10 minutes for crunch.