Best Hamburger and Potato Casserole with Tomato Soup Magic
Best Hamburger and Potato Casserole with Tomato Soup is a comforting, budget-friendly dish that pleases the whole family with its rich flavors.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Skillet
- - Baking dish
- - Knife
- - Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Beef Layer
- 2.5 lb Ground Beef (80/20 Chuck) Swap for ground turkey or lean sirloin for a healthier alternative.
- 0.5 cup Onions, finely diced Shallots can be used instead for a milder touch.
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Consider using fresh minced garlic for a more intense flavor.
- Salt Adjust to your taste preference.
- Pepper Adjust to your taste preference.
For the Casserole Base
- 3.5 cups Potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds Thinner slices will cook evenly for the best texture.
- 2 cups Tomato Juice (Campbell's) Try canned crushed tomatoes for a chunkier and rustic option.
- 1 Bay Leaf Remove before serving for a clean texture.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the potatoes and onions by peeling and slicing the potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds, and finely dicing the onions.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the fat starts to release. Then, add the diced onions and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes until browned.
- Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Layer the beef mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the sliced potatoes on top.
- Pour the tomato juice over the potatoes and place the bay leaf on top.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover the casserole, check the sauce consistency, and remove the bay leaf. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for added flavor.