Ground Beef Recipes Easy

With five ingredients, your dinner will be ready in a little more than an hour. Plus, this feeds our family of four and we still have leftovers.

5-Ingredient ground beef casserole is one of those main dishes that even the pickiest eaters will love.

This dish is a huge hit around our house and the kids ask for it all the time.

I will usually make the entire recipe and split it into two containers and freeze one for later.

I love easy casserole recipes and they seem to make life a little less stressful and of course, always taste delicious.

This main dish ground beef casserole only calls for five simple and inexpensive ingredients. I love budget-friendly, and I love simple.

Ground beef casserole with potatoes is one of those meals that is comforting, easy to make, filling, and full of ingredients that everyone loves.

The kids are at two different schools on two different sides of town, so I spend a lot of time driving to car circles, sitting in car circles, and then driving to after school activities, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for cooking meals.

So, anytime I can get a casserole going, it allows me to relax a little at the end of the busy day and dinner becomes an easy task.

Full printable recipe with ingredients, measurements, and instructions listed at the bottom of the post on the recipe card.

ground beef recipes easy

5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole

ground beef recipes easy

5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole is a budget-friendly and simple dinner for the entire family. With five ingredients, your dinner will be ready in a little more than an hour and you can get to more important things.

Prep: 15min

Total: 1h15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 513 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 142 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 38 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Saturated Fat 20 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1 serving, Sodium 445 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Trans Fat 1 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 14 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of condensed mushroom soup
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of cheddar cheese soup
  • 3 cups cubed frozen potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction:

  1. Cook the ground beef, drain the grease, and add to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the can of cream of mushroom and cream of cheddar cheese soup to the bowl.
  3. Add the frozen cubed potatoes to the bowl.
  4. Add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
  5. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and mix everything together.
  6. Pour into a greased 9″ x 13″ casserole dish and sprinkle the remainder of the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover with tin foil.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes and carefully remove tin foil. Bake for 30 more minutes.

1 Pound Ground Beef, 4 Easy Dinners

FAQ

What is ground beef best for?

Ground beef is a great way to use up bits and pieces of beef or cuts that butchers might have left over. It also tenderizes tougher cuts of beef and boosts flavor by incorporating additional fat. It’s a staple when making meatloaf, tacos, spaghetti sauce, and other recipes.

What is the secret to cooking ground beef?

Here’s the tip: For every pound of ground beef, a good rule of thumb is to add about 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and to let the meat sit for about 15 minutes before cooking. From there, you can throw the ground beef in a hot, dry pan and cook it up. Why would you want to do this?

What can I add to ground beef to make it taste better?

What can I add to ground beef for flavor? Onions, garlic, salt, and pepper add flavor to your ground beef. Adding the green onions as garnish also gives it more flavor.

What is the quickest way to cook ground beef?

If you’re cooking for a family of four to six, a pound of ground beef in a skillet is likely the quickest and easiest solution for browning ground beef. But if you’re feeding a crowd and need a way to brown ground beef in large quantities, an Instant Pot or sheet pan can be your supper savior.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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