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Beef and Hash Brown Casserole – Easy Recipe for Comfort Food

Description

A comforting casserole featuring savory ground beef, crispy hash browns, and a creamy, cheesy filling baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound Ground Beef (80/20)
4 cups Frozen Hash Browns
2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
1 can (10.5 ounces) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup Sour Cream
1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons Butter
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Optional: 1 cup Bell Peppers (diced)
Optional: 1 cup Green Beans or Peas (cooked)
Optional: ¼ cup Jalapeños (diced)
Optional: ½ cup Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Optional: Chives or Parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
Melt butter in the same skillet. Add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Add the frozen hash browns and mix well.
Stir in the beef mixture and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until everything is combined.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding spices like garlic powder or Italian seasoning, and feel free to mix in other vegetables or cheeses as desired.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 50
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 40mg