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Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

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Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole is an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love. Tender potatoes are covered in melty cheese with a creamy beef layer.

Not sure what to make for dinner? This quick casserole recipe will soon become your go-to dinner for those nights when you need to throw something together.

Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole Recipe

Why You Will Love This Recipe

It’s easy to throw together! This recipe is full of common recipes you probably already have in your freezer and pantry.

It appeals to kids! Hashbrown casserole with ground beef has really simple flavors, making it more enjoyable for children.

It is both crispy and cheesy! Ground beef and hash brown casserole is cooked in the oven until the top is crispy, and then the cheese is melted on top.

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Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole Ingredients

To make this ground beef hash brown casserole, you will need the following ingredients (print the recipe below for detailed amounts):

  • Extra virgin olive oil: You can use canola or vegetable oil instead of olive oil.
  • White onion
  • Lean ground beef: Regular 80%, 20% beef will work fine, too, but you may need to drain the excess grease.
  • Hamburger seasoning: I used McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning.
  • Cream of mushroom soup: If you’re not a fan of cream of mushroom soup, you can use cream of chicken soup or cheddar cheese soup for an extra cheesy casserole.
  • Cheddar cheese: Freshly shredded cheese melts better than bagged shredded cheese.
  • Frozen hashbrowns: I used Ore-Ida Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes. If your thawed hashbrowns appear watery, make sure to pat them down with a paper towel.
  • Salt and pepper
Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole Ingredients

Special Tools Needed

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How to Make Ground Beef Casserole with Hash Browns

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the chopped onion until it is translucent or about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef and brown it, then add the hamburger seasoning. If there is a lot of grease, you may drain the beef and onion mixture, and return it to the skillet.
  4. Mix in the cream of mushroom soup, then pour the ground beef mixture into a 13×9 (or 3 quarts) casserole dish and sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over it.
  5. Toss the hash browns with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Spread them over the cheese
  6. Bake the casserole for 50-55 minutes or until the hash browns are soft and starting to brown.
  7. Sprinkle the last 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Collage of Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole Recipe Steps

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator: Let the hamburger casserole cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container or cover the whole casserole with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 30 minutes or until the inside of the casserole reaches 165°F.

Freezer:  Let the hamburger hashbrown casserole cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container or cover the whole casserole with plastic wrap and foil. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, and reheat at 350° for 30 minutes or until the inside of the casserole reaches 165°F.

Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the beef is completely cooked before pouring it into the casserole dish.
  • You can leave out the cream of mushroom soup, but the beef may be dry.
  • Feel free to add or omit as much cheese as you wish. I think this is a great dish when it has a lot of cheese.
  • Garnish with parsley or green onion to add some color and texture.
  • Bake the cheese on the casserole for 10 minutes for crispier cheese, if desired.
Ground Beef Hash Brown Casserole

Variations

  • Instead of cream of mushroom soup, try another flavor such as cream of onion soup, cream of celery soup, or cheddar cheese soup.
  • Add seasoning salt, garlic powder, or dry ranch seasoning to the ground beef to take the flavor to the next level.
  • Add chopped red bell peppers for a pop of color.
  • Try a difference shredded cheese such as mozzarella, colby jack, or a Mexican blend.

Serving Suggestions

You can garnish with green onions and serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt. I love serving cheesy ground beef recipes with a corn side dish such as corn avocado salad or homemade creamed corn. A strawberry salad is a nice sweet compliment to a savory dish.

Ground Beef Casserole with Hash Browns

FAQs

Do I need to drain ground beef?

If there is an excess, I may drain some of the grease. But that grease is really just fat, and fat brings all the flavor you want in ground beef. So there is no need to drain the ground beef in many recipes.

What is the best way to thaw hashbrowns?

Leave the hashbrowns in the fridge overnight. If you thaw them in the sink, make sure there are no holes in the bag so water doesn’t get in.

More Easy Dinner Casserole Recipes

Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole is an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love. Tender potatoes are covered in melty cheese with a creamy beef layer.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 cup white onion chopped
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons hamburger seasoning
  • 21 oz cream of mushroom soup (2-10.5 oz cans)
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 30 oz frozen hash browns thawed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the chopped onion until it is translucent or about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and brown it, then add the hamburger seasoning. If there is a lot of grease, you may drain the beef and onion mixture, and return it to the skillet.
  • Mix in the cream of mushroom soup, then pour the beef mixture into a 9×13 (or 3 quarts) casserole dish and sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over it.
  • Toss the hash browns with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Spread them over the cheese.
  • Bake the casserole for 50-55 minutes or until the hash browns are soft and starting to brown.
  • Sprinkle the last 2 cups of cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

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Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 603mgPotassium: 572mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 3mg

The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.

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Recipe Rating




Paul

Monday 29th of May 2023

Great recipe , we made it and everyone loved it. Will definitely make it again. Go by the direction , can't go wrong.

Emily Enchanted

Monday 27th of March 2023

I love this recipe because it is creamy, cheesy, potato-y, savory, and soooo good.