Hamburger Potato Casserole is a hearty baked dish made with layers of ground beef, potatoes, and creamy cheese sauce. It’s rich, filling, and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
🥔🍔 Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
- 1 tsp dried herbs (oregano or thyme)
Cream sauce
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook beef layer
- Heat oil in a pan
- Sauté onion until soft, add garlic
- Add ground beef and cook until browned
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs
- Drain excess fat if needed
2. Make creamy sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan
- Add flour and cook 1–2 minutes (roux)
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth
- Cook until slightly thickened
- Stir in cheese until melted
3. Assemble casserole
In a baking dish:
- Layer sliced potatoes
- Add half the beef mixture
- Pour some cream sauce
- Repeat layers
- Finish with cheese on top
4. Bake
- Cover with foil
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40–50 minutes
- Remove foil last 10 minutes to brown the top
5. Rest & serve
Let it sit 5–10 minutes before cutting so it holds shape.
💡 Tips for best casserole
- Slice potatoes thin so they cook evenly
- Pre-cooking beef helps avoid excess grease
- Covering while baking ensures soft potatoes
- Add extra cheese on top for a golden crust
🍽️ Variations
- 🧀 Extra cheesy version with multiple cheese layers
- 🌶️ Spicy version with chili flakes or jalapeños
- 🥦 Veggie version with carrots, peas, or corn
- 🥛 Creamy mushroom version for richer flavor
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With fresh salad
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
- Ketchup or spicy sauce on the side
If you want, I can give you a quick 30-minute version, a slow-cooker hamburger potato casserole, or a low-carb cauliflower substitute version.
