Here’s a super simple 5-ingredient hamburger and potato casserole that’s hearty, cheesy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner:
🥘 Easy 5-Ingredient Hamburger & Potato Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced (optional, counts as one ingredient)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste (not counted as ingredients)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion (if using).
- Drain excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.
3️⃣ Layer the Casserole
- Spread a layer of sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture over potatoes.
- Dollop half of the cream of mushroom soup over the beef.
- Repeat layers.
4️⃣ Add Cheese & Bake
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.
5️⃣ Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with a simple salad or steamed veggies if desired.
🌟 Tips
- Faster version: Parboil potatoes for 5–7 minutes before layering.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of garlic powder, paprika, or dried herbs to the beef.
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate overnight; bake the next day.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version of this 5-ingredient casserole so it cooks hands-off while you go about your day.
