Hamburger Potato Bake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
01 -
1 cup onion, finely chopped
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4 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
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450 g ground beef
→ Sauce and Seasonings
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Salt as you like
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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120 ml whole milk
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1 can (around 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
→ Topping
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2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
When it's out of the oven, give the casserole about 10 minutes to cool down before you dig in.
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Cover up with foil and pop it in the oven for 45 minutes. After that, take the foil off and bake 15 minutes more, so the top gets nice and golden and the potatoes soften up.
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Spread your cheddar cheese on top. Mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter in another bowl and shower that mixture over the cheese.
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Now, go with half the potatoes in the bottom of your baking dish. Top with half the beef and onions, then pour half the sauce over. Do the same with what’s left.
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Mix the mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, thyme, a pinch of salt, and pepper together in a bowl until it all comes together.
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Heat a big pan over medium, put in the beef, cook till it's brown, then pour off the extra fat.
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Crank the oven to 190°C and grease up your baking pan (23 × 33 cm) so nothing sticks.
# Additional Tips:
01 -
Cut your potatoes in pieces that are all about the same size for best results.
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Letting it sit once baked makes slicing easier and the flavors pop.