4-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole – Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe
This 4-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole is a quick dump-and-bake dinner made with hash browns, ground beef, cheddar cheese, and creamy soup. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes shredded or diced
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain.
- Spread frozen hash browns into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Add the beef evenly over the potatoes.
- Spread the soup over the beef.
- Sprinkle 1 cup cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil, add remaining cheese, and bake 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Diced potatoes also work with the same cooking time
- Freshly grated cheddar melts the best
- Add taco seasoning or onion for extra flavor
Storage
- Refrigerate: 3–4 days
- Freeze: up to 2 months
- Reheat: 350°F for 10–15 minutes