Found on a stained index card tucked in my grandma’s 1985 church cookbook. Four simple items bake up perfectly, and the plates are always licked clean by my family.

This Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Beef Harrington blends seasoned browned ground beef, thawed shredded hash browns, and cream of mushroom soup with melted cheddar cheese. Spread into a casserole dish and topped with an extra layer of cheese, it bakes until hot, bubbly, and golden around the edges for a simple, satisfying weeknight bake.

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.

2. Brown the beef: Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.

3. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the browned beef, cream of mushroom soup, thawed hash browns, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until thoroughly combined.

4. Transfer and top: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.

5. Bake and rest: Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the cheese on top is melted and lightly browned around the edges. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.