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Hamburger Casserole

By: Helen Carmichall 
"This recipe is such a hit it's 'traveled' all over the country! My mother originated the recipe in Pennsylvania...I brought it to Texas when I married...I'm still making it in California...and my daughter treats her friends to this 'oldie' in Colorado. It's hearty yet simple to prepare."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with liquid, cut up
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, layer half of the meat, potatoes and onion. Sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Dissolve bouillon in water; pour over all. Top with tomatoes. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Footnotes

  • Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (without added salt) equals 2 starch, 3 lean meat; also, 314 calories, 277 mg sodium, 74 mg cholesterol, 33 gm carbohydrate, 28 gm protein, 8 gm fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by David the Gumbo King   view full review
Absolutely the worst recipe I have made in years. It was appealing because I thought my rather...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by KimW   view full review
I amde this last night as I had all the ingredients on hand. I tweaked it a bit. I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2007 by HOLLYJOLLY   view full review
I appreciate that this is simple and full of flavor. If you want a different spin on meat and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2011 by MarleyYo Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
USE RAW MEAT! DO NOT BROWN IT FIRST! That is the trick to this recipe. It doesn't say to brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by Chris Conard   view full review
It was quick and easy "stick to your ribs" type of food. I didn't add as many potatoes as the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by MICHELECOOKWRITE   view full review
Really bland. I had to add garlic, dijon mustard, worcester sauce and sour cream. This was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2012 by DIANE BULANDA   view full review
I made this for may family last night and they loved it. The only changes I made were I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2009 by jketron8   view full review
the layering was fun it made it come out clean looking till you cut into it it blends no big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by LANNI   view full review
I like this casserole; I can serve it to my picky husband and he likes it. It is easy to fix....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2011 by Melanie   view full review
Good stuff! My husband and I thought it was a great, simple recipe.

 

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