Hamburg Casserole

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Hamburg Casserole, a family-friendly dinner that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Layers of tender russet potatoes, savory ground beef, and a medley of sautéed carrots, celery, and onions are brought together with a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for a truly irresistible dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal, this satisfying casserole is baked to bubbly, golden perfection in just over an hour. Packed with wholesome ingredients and classic flavors, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or warm dinner rolls for a complete meal the whole family will love! Keywords: Hamburg Casserole, ground beef casserole, comfort food dinner, potato and beef bake, easy casserole recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the potatoes into rounds (about 1/8 inch thick). Place the slices in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning, and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.

Step 6

Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme, then remove the skillet from heat.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Set aside.

Step 8

Drain the potato slices and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 9

Layer half of the potato slices evenly on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 10

Spread half of the cooked ground beef mixture over the potatoes, followed by half of the soup mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Step 11

Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, ground beef mixture, soup mixture, and another 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.

Step 12

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 14

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2277.1 grams (2277.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2949

Total Fat 166.20g	213%
Saturated Fat 77.20g	386%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 5233mg	228%
Total Carbohydrate 222.70g	81%
Dietary Fiber 21.40g	76%
Total Sugars 44.20g
Protein 158.40g	317%

Vitamin D 193IU	964%
Calcium 1999mg	154%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 6677mg	142%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 29.5%