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Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole Is An Easy Ground Beef Dinner
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Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

This comforting Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate easy ground beef dinner for busy weeknights. Featuring seasoned lean ground beef, tender shredded potatoes, and a creamy, cheesy binder, this one-dish meal is a family favorite. It comes together quickly using simple pantry staples and delivers a satisfying, hearty flavor profile with a delightful golden, cheesy topping. Perfect for meal prep and satisfying even the hungriest appetites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 32 oz frozen hashbrowns, slightly thawed
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
  3. Drain the excess fat from the skillet thoroughly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, thawed hashbrowns, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  5. Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the potatoes are tender.

Notes

For the best melting results, shred your own cheddar cheese from a block. Thawing the hashbrowns slightly ensures even cooking throughout the casserole. This dish stores well in the refrigerator and can be reheated for easy lunches throughout the week.