Easy Five Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole for Quick Family Meals (Print version)
A creamy, cheesy ground beef and potato casserole made with five main ingredients for an easy family dinner.
# Ingredients:
Main casserole
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) 85/15 ground beef
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1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1 bag (20 oz or 567 g) frozen diced potatoes
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2 cups (225 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
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Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 7-9 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
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In a large bowl, stir together the cooked beef, mushroom soup, cheddar soup, frozen diced potatoes, 1 cup of shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
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Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the filling is hot and the potatoes are starting to soften.
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Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheddar, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes more, until bubbling and lightly golden on top. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
# Good to know:
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Use frozen diced potatoes straight from the freezer for the best texture.
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Resting for 10 minutes helps the creamy filling set before serving.
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Cook ground beef fully before mixing it into the casserole.