Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Dolly Parton’s 5 Ingredient Beef Casserole, a quick and satisfying dinner that combines ground beef, shredded cheese, frozen hash browns, creamy mushroom soup, and tangy sour cream. This one‑pan casserole bakes to a golden, bubbly top and a creamy interior, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it hot straight from the oven for a hearty, family‑friendly meal that feels homemade yet requires minimal effort. Enjoy the rich flavor and prep tonight.!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground smoked beef
- 1 bag frozen hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt
- garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook ground smoked beef in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl combine cooked beef, hash browns, shredded cheese, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, and garlic powder; mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 30‑35 minutes until bubbly and top is golden brown.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- stir in a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes before baking. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Dolly Parton's 5 Ingredient Beef Casserole, easy beef casserole, quick dinner recipe, family comfort food, one pan meals, 5 ingredient dinner, weeknight casserole, simple beef bake, comforting casserole, minimal ingredient meals, budget friendly dinner