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January 24, 2022 · 9 Comments

Ground Beef Potato Casserole

30 Minutes or Less· Beef Recipes· Casseroles & Stews

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Ground Beef Potato Casserole made with lean ground beef, diced potatoes, cream of mushroom soup and shredded Cheddar cheese.
Ground Beef Potato Casserole made with lean ground beef, diced potatoes, cream of mushroom soup and shredded Cheddar cheese.
Ground Beef Potato Casserole

Ground Beef Potato Casserole made with lean ground beef, diced potatoes, cream of mushroom soup and shredded Cheddar cheese baked in a creamy delicious casserole.

Ground Beef Potato Casserole

I've been so busy lately that getting dinner on the table has been a bit of a challenge. It goes it spurts doesn't it? One minute you have time to plan and think; the next you're wondering what the heck you're going to make to feed your family!

Well this Ground Beef Potato Casserole was delicious, quick and SUPER easy to make; a.k.a the perfect weeknight meal! 

My recipes usually don't contain prepared foods like soups, frozen or prepackaged ingredients. However, even I need a break every now and then and will settle for easy and convenient over fresh when I'm short on time.

Frozen diced potatoes are one of those items I keep as a staple because you can add them to so many recipes. Some of our favorites are Portuguese Chorizo and Potatoes, Hashbrown Casserole {Cracker Barrel Copycat Recipe}, and Corned Beef Hash. 

Because our girls like their food on the spicy side, they opted to add some hot sauce to give this dish a little more kick! 

Ground Beef Potato Casserole in a dish

Suggested Equipment

  • 8x8 oven safe baking dish
  • Nonstick Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients Needed

For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients: 

  • lean ground beef
  • cream of mushroom soup
  • frozen diced potatoes
  • chopped scallions (or onions)
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Ground Beef Potato Casserole on a spoon

Substitutions

Not everyone may like ground beef and mushrooms, but that doesn't mean you can't make it your own! Here are a few substitutions you can make to the ingredients. 

  • Chicken, Turkey, Pork or Italian Sausage
  • Cream of Chicken or Celery Soup

How do you make Ground Beef Potato Casserole?

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the ground beef to a nonstick skillet and brown over medium high heat until no longer pink; approximately 4-5 minutes.

Drain any excess oil from the pan; then add to a mixing bowl. Next, add the scallions, soup, water, potatoes, half of the cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper; then mix together.

Place the mixture in a 1-quart casserole dish; then top with remaining cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly. 

Lean ground beef potato casserole

Make Ahead Instructions

You can make this Ground Beef Potato Casserole ahead of time two ways: 

  1. Prepare the casserole as described up until it's time to bake. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight. When ready to cook; preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake 25-30 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly. This method may take a little longer to heat as the casserole will be cold from refrigeration. 
  2. Prepare the casserole as instructed, allow to cool, cover and refrigerate. Reheat either in the oven until the casserole is hot and bubbly or place in the microwave for 3-5 minutes until heated through. 

Storage

You can store this casserole in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

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Ground Beef Potato Casserole in a dish

Ground Beef Potato Casserole

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Ground Beef Potato Casserole made with lean ground beef, diced potatoes, cream of mushroom soup and shredded Cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 8x8 oven safe baking dish
  • Nonstick Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions (or onions)
  • 1- (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1- (10-ounce) can water
  • 1 pound frozen diced potatoes
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • (optional) tabasco sauce (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and brown over medium high heat until no longer pink; approximately 4-5 minutes. Drain any excess oil from the pan; then add the meat to a bowl.
  • Next, add the scallions, soup, water, potatoes, half of the cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper; then mix together. Place the mixture in the casserole dish; then top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions
  1. Prepare the casserole as described up until it's time to bake. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight. When ready to cook; preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake 25-30 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly. (This method may take a little longer to heat as the casserole will be cold from refrigeration).
  2. Prepare the casserole as instructed, allow to cool, cover and refrigerate. Reheat either in the oven until the casserole is hot and bubbly or place in the microwave for 3-5 minutes until heated through. 
Storage
You can store this casserole in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 42gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 631IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 434mgIron: 4mg
Keyword casserole, ground beef
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Comments

  1. Helle says

    December 01, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    Nice recipe Carrie,
    I was trying to find one to make using instant mashed potatoes with and I think this will work. I'm going to just cover it for the first 15 minutes as not to burn the mashed potatoes then cook it till I get a nice golden color to the potatoes on top. Since this will change does omit the frozen bits I was thinking of adding in some other frozen vegies such as sliced mushrooms, peas, or similar sized veggies on hand to cook it at the same time.
    Thank you,
    Helle

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      December 02, 2023 at 8:35 am

      I hope the recipe came out well!

      Reply
  2. Teresa says

    September 06, 2023 at 5:52 pm

    How many cups is one pound of the frozen potatoes?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 06, 2023 at 7:55 pm

      Approx. 3-3 1/2 cups

      Reply
  3. Casey says

    March 23, 2023 at 2:51 pm

    What adjustments would I take if using fresh russet potatoes?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      March 23, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      This recipe only takes 30 minutes because the potatoes are already cooked. If using fresh potatoes, I would boil the potato whole with the skin on; then when fork tender remove from the water, peel and dice into small cubes before adding it to the recipe.

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth Eaton says

    December 14, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    Have my notes for future experimenting, which I know will work. My hubs tried it and said we can keep the recipe -- always our MO when I try something new. I assume for a double recipe, I need a 9x13" casserole. What about a triple? That info did not change accordingly.

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    September 20, 2022 at 2:33 pm

    I chose this over all other hamburger and potato casserole recipes on the Internet. It seems to be the most simple and I had all of the ingredients on hand. Can’t wait to try it tonight. Instructions don’t mention covering or uncovering as it bakes so I am going to try it uncovered. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 21, 2022 at 7:19 am

      I hope you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply

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