Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
This Hamburger Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting one-dish meal combining layers of sliced russet potatoes, lean ground beef, rice, onions, and a savory tomato broth seasoned with Italian herbs. Baked to perfection, it’s an easy and satisfying dinner option packed with flavor and textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Base
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Meat and Grains
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup white rice, uncooked
Liquids and Seasonings
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
- 10½ ounces condensed beef broth
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup water or broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried herbs to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking. You’ll be layering ingredients in this pan, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper for balanced flavor.
- Layer Potatoes and Onions: Begin by placing a layer of peeled and sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the layer with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and then add a layer of thinly sliced onions on top. Season these layers lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add Ground Beef and Rice: Spread the uncooked lean ground beef over the potato and onion layers. Next, sprinkle the uncooked white rice evenly over the ground beef. This layering allows the rice to cook slowly by absorbing the flavors and liquids during baking.
- Pour Tomato and Broth Mixture: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning over the layered ingredients. Then pour the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, condensed beef broth, and water (or additional broth) evenly over the entire casserole to keep everything moist and flavor-rich.
- Bake Until Tender: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for about 2 hours. The casserole is done when the potatoes are tender and the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove the foil in the last 15 minutes if you want a slightly browned top.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Season each layer with salt and pepper to enhance flavors throughout the casserole.
- You can substitute water with beef broth for a richer taste.
- Make sure to cover the casserole during baking to ensure moisture retention and proper cooking of rice and potatoes.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after baking to let it set before serving.
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