5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole With Potatoes (No Fuss)
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5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole With Potatoes (No Fuss)

A comforting, budget-friendly casserole made with just five ingredients: ground beef, potatoes, creamy soups, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese.

76Min
12Servings
295Cal
EasyLevel
Kid friendly
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Equipment

Skillet or frying pan
Stovetop
Large mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
9 x 13 inch baking dish
Oven
Aluminum foil

Ingredients

Ingredients

ground beef 85/15 (raw)

450 g

cubed potatoes (cubed)

680 g

cream of mushroom soup (condensed)

298 g

cream of cheddar cheese soup (condensed)

298 g

shredded cheddar cheese (shredded)

240 g

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

Instructions

1

Cook the ground beef

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and no pink remains.

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min
Drain excess grease thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole
2

Mix the ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained ground beef with cream of mushroom soup, cream of cheddar cheese soup, cubed potatoes, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.

5 min
Use a large bowl to ensure easy mixing of all ingredients
3

Prepare the baking dish

Grease a 23 x 33 cm (9 x 13 inch) baking dish. Pour the beef and potato mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.

3 min
Spread the mixture evenly for uniform baking and consistent texture
4

Cover and bake

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.

30 min180°Ctimer 30 min
Covering prevents the cheese from browning too quickly and keeps moisture in
5

Uncover and finish baking

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

30 min180°Ctimer 30 min
Watch for bubbling edges and golden cheese as signs of doneness

Storage

Fridge: 4 days
Freezer: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or oven 180°C for 15 minutes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. For best texture, reheat in the oven to restore crispiness of the cheese topping.

Notes

• This recipe is beginner-friendly and requires no special techniques

• Frozen cubed potatoes save significant prep time

• Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day

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