Description
This Hearty Lumberjack Casserole is a comforting and filling dish that combines ground beef, potatoes, beans, and cheese in a creamy mushroom sauce. It’s the perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (7% fat)
- 2 small russet potatoes, cubed
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
- 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
- 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
- 8 oz. bag sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Brown beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onions, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble casserole: In a casserole dish, layer potatoes, beef mixture, tomatoes, beans, and mushroom soup. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or corn to this casserole for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version of this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg