Hamburger Potato Casserole

Hamburger Potato Casserole

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
100 min

With minimal prep work and just a few ingredients, this hearty hamburger potato casserole bakes into a delicious, comforting meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 pounds russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup (see notes)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the ground beef, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper and cook until the meat is browned. Break it into crumbles with a wooden spoon.

  4. 4

    Layer about a third of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Top with half of the meat and 1/2 cup of cheese, followed by more potatoes. Add another layer of meat and cheese, and top with the remaining potatoes.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, whisk the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the beef and potatoes. Cover the dish with foil.

  6. 6

    Bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  7. 7

    Remove from the oven and let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving hot. Enjoy!