Cheesy French Onion Hamburger Casserole (Print Format)
Layers of seasoned beef, potatoes, melty cheese, and crispy onions create a cozy, family-style main dish.
# Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef or any kind of ground meat
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1 yellow onion, diced
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5-6 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp salt-free garlic herb seasoning (e.g., Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb)
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp beef bouillon (powder or paste) + 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
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2.5 lbs Russet or yellow potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 oz packet Lipton onion soup mix
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10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom soup or any other cream soup
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1/2 cup milk
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2 tsp black pepper
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2 cups freshly grated Colby Jack cheese or any preferred cheese
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1-2 cups crispy fried onions
# Steps:
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Drain any excess grease, if necessary. Add tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the garlic herb seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon, and water. Simmer on low heat.
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Microwave the peeled and chopped potatoes for about 8 minutes or parboil them for approximately 5 minutes until slightly tender.
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In a 9x13-inch baking dish, toss the potatoes with olive oil and the Lipton onion soup mix.
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Spread the prepared beef mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish.
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In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and black pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes.
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Remove the foil and sprinkle the casserole with grated cheese and crispy fried onions. Bake uncovered for an additional 7–10 minutes. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.