Ground Beef Hamburger HotDish Recipe

Potato hamburger hotdish with cheese you’ll love. Easy ground beef casserole recipe with cream of mushroom soup makes a creamy one pot dinner. If you want to add heat, mix in some spicy ground sausage for an added kick to your meal.

Hamburger Rice HotDish

You can swap out the carbs in this dish, I have made it two other ways and will share those here as well. If you would prefer white rice instead of taters you can certainly do that. With similar other ingredients you can make our Hamburger and Rice Casserole as well and see which is your favorite. 😉

My kids love our Crockpot Hamburger Casserole which yes is made in a slow cooker, and uses elbow macaroni as the “filler”. Sorta’ comes out like cheeeseburger helper in a way if you choose to add the cheese which of course we do! I will share another tater style but with tots and a 4th with hashbrowns too y’all!

Hamburger Potato HotDish

Now let me share how you could make something similar but with fresh or defrosted bagged hash. Served more for breakfast or as a brunch item, our Ground Beef Hash Brown Casserole is always a hit. A hearty dish you can load with cheesiness or make dairy free too if need be.

• 2-2.5 lbs. potatoes Yukon gold work best, sliced thin
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Spicy ground sausage – Jimmy Dean is best
• 1 small onion diced
• Can cream of mushroom
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• Onion powder and garlic powder
• 1 c half and half
• Salt and pepper
• Taco seasoned cheddar cheese is great, shredded
• 1.5 c Jack or mozzarella cheese, feel free to add even more at the end for the ultimate comfort food
• 9×13″ baking dish is used

Last but certainly not least you can try our Tater Tot HotDish some time too!! I mean who doesn’t just love tots!! They go on the top so you won’t need to worry about them getting soggy this time. I add mixed veggies into the mix and the kids don’t even seem to care. 😉

Ground Beef HotDish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a mandoline or slicer to achieve same size potato slices so they cook evenly, about 1/8″ in size.

• Add potato slices into a cool bowl of water.
• Add a bit of oil into a skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onions.
• Break up meat, add minced garlic and cook until meat is no longer pink.
• Drain grease and set aside.
• In a bowl whisk together the cream, cream of mushroom soup and seasonings.
• Spray 9×13″ dish lightly with non stick spray.
• Drain potatoes and pour on to a few paper towels. Press down to absorb excess water on outsides.
• Lay 1/3 of potatoes in dish, pour 1/3 of ground beef mixture on top with 1/2 cup of your shredded cheese on top of that, and finally 1/3 of soup mix on top.
• Continue with this for 3 layers total with your remaining 1.5 cups of cheese on the very top.
• Cover casserole dish with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 20 – 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is lightly browned and melted.

Sit and rest when done on a cooling rack for 15 minutes before serving with a dollop of sour cream and chives on the top of each serving. Just one of our favorite easy ground beef recipes we have made lately. Jump to recipe card to get started and let us know what you think.

Ground Beef Casserole

Hotdish is a classic Midwestern American casserole dish that’s known for its comforting, hearty, and often budget-friendly nature. It’s a one-dish meal typically consisting of a combination of protein, vegetables, starch, and a creamy or saucy binder, all baked together in a single casserole dish.

How to Make a HotDish

Hotdishes like our Hamburger Mac and Cheese are staples at potlucks, family gatherings, and church suppers throughout the Midwest typically, especially in states like Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. You can easily change up the 3 main ingredients to make all sorts of combinations like using;

1. Protein is almost always added such as ground beef, a common choice, but can also feature chicken, turkey, or make a Tuna Noodle Casserole.
2. Starch like pasta (such as macaroni or egg noodles), rice, or tater tots (crispy potato bites) as the starch component.
3. Vegetables include canned, Frozen Peas and Carrots, green beans, diced tomatoes, or mixed vegetables.
4. Binder typically will be some sort of condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup is used. This offers a creamy, flavorful binder to keep everything together.
5. Seasonings such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or Worcestershire sauce can be added for flavor.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet, brown the ground beef (or cook the chicken) until it’s no longer pink and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked protein, vegetables, starch, and condensed soup.

Season with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings you prefer. Mix everything together until well combined. Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Spread it evenly to create a uniform layer. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-60 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the ingredients used.

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