Made dinner together tonight, and we both couldn’t stop eating it! My hubby took more than half of it

This Grandma’s 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole is the ultimate “dump and bake” comfort food. It uses pantry staples to create a creamy, cheesy base for tender potato cubes and savory beef, making it a perfect solution for a busy weeknight.

Grandma’s 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients:

How To Make Grandma’s 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole:

Step 1: Prep and Brown: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray. In a large skillet, cook the 1/1.5 lbs of ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned. Drain off the excess grease.

Step 2: Mix the Filling: Transfer the cooked beef to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the 1 tin of cream of mushroom soup and the 1 tin of cream of cheddar cheese soup. Add the 3 cups of frozen potato cubes and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir until the potatoes are well coated.

Step 3: Assemble: Transfer the mixture into your prepared casserole dish, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 4: Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. After the first half hour, remove the foil and continue baking for another 30 minutes. This allows the cheese to get bubbly and the potatoes to finish cooking through.

Why This Recipe Works

• The Double Soup Secret: Using both cream of mushroom and cream of cheddar ensures a deep, savory flavor without needing to make a separate roux or gravy.

• Frozen Potatoes: Because they are frozen when added, they don’t get mushy during the long bake time, maintaining a nice “bite” in the final dish.