Easy Hamburger Potato Casserole 

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🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1 lb Ground beef 🥩
  • 4-5 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds 🥔
  • 1 Medium onion, diced 🧅
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of mushroom or Cream of onion soup 🥣
  • 1/2 cup Milk 🥛
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar cheese 🧀
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme or Italian seasoning 🌿
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ✨
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste 🧂

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. 📝🔥
  2. Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs, cooking for 1 more minute. 🥩🧅🧄
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the condensed soup and milk until smooth. 🥣🥛🌪️
  4. Layer it Up: * Place half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. 🥔
    • Spread the ground beef mixture over the potatoes. 🥩
    • Add the remaining potatoes on top. 🥔
  5. Sauce & Cheese: Pour the soup mixture evenly over the top layer. Sprinkle generously with the shredded Cheddar cheese and a dash of paprika for color. 🧀🍯✨
  6. Bake: Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. ⏲️
  7. Final Crisp: Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly. ⏲️🎯
  8. Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the sauce set. Garnish with fresh parsley if you’re feeling fancy! 🍽️🤤

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • Thin Slices: For the best results, use a mandoline to slice your potatoes perfectly thin so they cook evenly. 🥔🔪
  • Flavor Swap: Want a little kick? Use Pepper Jack cheese and add a dash of red pepper flakes to the beef! 🌶️🧀

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