Ground beef is a dinnertime staple. It’s not just versatile, but also an affordable option for family meals. Try this hamburger hash brown casserole if you’re looking to branch out. It’s a fun way to make deconstructed hamburgers. It’s an easy mashup recipe if you’re obsessed with cheeseburgers like me. I lean on it when I don’t have time to shape and grill patties or assemble burgers.

Make this hash brown hamburger casserole by using shredded hash brown potatoes as the base. Top them with a mix of ground beef and heaps of cheese. Add a bag of frozen mixed vegetables, brown gravy sauce, and fried onions. It’s the perfect dish for make-ahead meals on busy weeknights. And, like many of our favorite casserole recipes, it starts with a bag of frozen potatoes. That means less chopping and fewer dishes, which we can all appreciate!

Ingredients for Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

• Shredded hash browns: Use a bag of frozen shredded hash browns for quick meal prep. You don’t even have to thaw them since they’ll thaw in Step 1.
• Ground beef: You can buy fresh ground beef, but this is also a great way to use up that pound of ground beef you’ve had sitting in your freezer. Make sure to thaw it before starting the recipe.
• Canola oil: Saute the hash browns in canola oil to get them crispy. You can use olive oil or a high-heat oil like grapeseed oil instead.
• Seasonings: Use freshly ground black pepper and garlic salt for simple flavoring.
• Water: Water is used here to quickly hydrate the brown gravy mix.
• Brown gravy mix: The brown gravy mix makes for a tasty and fast sauce in this casserole. If you prefer homemade gravy, try our foolproof gravy recipe and substitute that for the water and gravy mix.
• Frozen mixed vegetables: Keep a bag of frozen mixed vegetables in your freezer for whenever you want to pack in the veggies without all the fuss of chopping and cooking them.
• French-fried onions: I can never resist recipes that use french-fried onions. They bake into the top of this casserole with the cheese to make the most irresistible topping.
• Cheddar cheese: Use sharp cheddar cheese for a little kick, and make sure to grate your own cheese for the best melt.

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