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Hamburger Casserole

57 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Helen Carmichall, Santee, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Dec. 28, 2023

This hamburger casserole recipe is such a hit it's traveled all over the country! My mother originated the recipe in Pennsylvania, I brought it to Texas when I married, I'm still making it in California, and my daughter treats her friends to this oldie in Colorado. It's hearty, yet simple to prepare. —Helen Carmichall, Santee, California

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    Hamburger Casserole

    57 reviews
    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 45 min
    Yield 10 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
    • 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
    • 1 large onion, sliced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
    • 1 cup boiling water
    • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
    • Minced fresh parsley, optional
    Text Ingredients

    Directions

    1. In a Dutch oven, layer half each of the meat, potatoes and onion. Sprinkle with half each of the salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Dissolve bouillon in the boiling water; pour over all. Top with tomatoes. Cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 45-50 minutes. If desired, garnish with parsley.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 cup: 270 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

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