Description
Discover the ultimate budget-friendly dinner with this delicious Best Hashbrown Beef Bake recipe. Combining crispy hashbrowns, savory ground beef, and melty cheddar cheese, this easy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners. Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make this hashbrown beef casserole a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Make it ahead, reheat leftovers, and enjoy a comforting, affordable meal you can customize with your favorite toppings and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen hashbrowns, shredded
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned and translucent. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Spread half of the hashbrowns in the prepared dish. Layer with half of the beef mixture, then top with remaining hashbrowns and beef mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until melted and bubbly. For a crispy topping, broil for 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Use lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier version.
- Recycle leftovers by storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg