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Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
One pound of ground beef browns with celery and onion before being combined with creamy mushroom soup, thawed mixed vegetables, and a cup of shredded cheddar seasoned with garlic powder, marjoram, and thyme. Four cups of frozen potato nuggets tile across the top before the pan goes into the oven for about 30 minutes at 375°F — the nuggets crisp on top while the filling bubbles underneath. Eight servings come from one baking dish; the whole process runs about an hour from browning the beef to pulling the casserole from the oven.
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- ¾ cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped (½ cup)
- 1 can (18 oz) ready-to-serve creamy mushroom soup
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups gluten-free frozen potato nuggets (from 32-oz bag)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef, sliced celery, and chopped onion for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally until the beef is fully browned, then drain the excess fat. Removing the grease now keeps the final casserole from becoming oily.
- 2Stir the creamy mushroom soup, thawed mixed vegetables, shredded Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, marjoram, thyme, and black pepper into the beef mixture until well combined.
- 3Transfer the mixture to an ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Arrange the frozen potato nuggets evenly over the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the potatoes are golden brown.
Notes
- Swap: Lean ground turkey works just as well as beef if you're looking for a lighter option.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm individual portions in the microwave, or use the oven at 350°F to keep the potato topping crispy.
