Best Hamburger and Potato Casserole with Tomato Soup Delight
This Best Hamburger and Potato Casserole with Tomato Soup is a comforting, flavorful one-dish dinner that combines seasoned beef, tender potatoes, and zesty tomato soup.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- - Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 2.5 lb Ground Beef Use 80/20 Chuck for moisture and flavor.
- 3.5 cups Potatoes Slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
- 0.5 cup Onions Finely diced.
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Substitute with fresh minced garlic if desired.
- Salt and Pepper To taste.
- 2 cups Tomato Juice Substitutes include tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes.
- 1 Bay Leaf Omit if unavailable.
For Serving
- Garlic Bread or Warm Rolls Ideal for soaking up sauce.
- Crisp Green Salad A refreshing contrast to the casserole.
Instructions
Directions
- Prep Ingredients: Peel and slice potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Finely dice onions. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Brown Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, breaking it into pieces. Add diced onions and cook until browned, about 5-8 minutes.
- Season Meat: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the browned meat, mixing well.
- Layer Ingredients: Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish, layer sliced potatoes on top, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add Tomato Juice: Pour tomato juice over the potatoes, ensuring they’re covered, and add the bay leaf.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 1 hour until potatoes are tender.
- Finish: Remove foil, take out the bay leaf, and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider sprinkling with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor.