5-Ingredient Ground Beef & Vegetable Casserole – Easy & Hearty!

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This simple, budget-friendly casserole combines ground beef, veggies, and cheese for a quick, comforting meal that’s ready in under an hour! Perfect for busy weeknights.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Only 5 ingredients – Minimal prep, maximum flavor
✅ One-dish wonder – Easy cleanup
✅ Kid-approved – Picky eaters love it
✅ Customizable – Swap veggies or cheese

Ingredients & Substitutions

Base Recipe

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 (16 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed potato chips (or breadcrumbs)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the Beef

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

2. Mix & Layer

  1. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, combine beef, frozen veggies, and soup.
  2. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
  3. Cover with crushed potato chips.

3. Bake & Serve

  1. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  2. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips

🔥 Extra crispy topping: Broil 2-3 minutes at the end.
🥫 Creamier texture: Add ½ cup milk or sour cream with the soup.
🧀 Cheese lovers: Use a mix of mozzarella and cheddar.

Variations

🍝 Italian-style: Add 1 tsp Italian seasoning + marinara sauce
🌶 Tex-Mex: Use taco seasoning + corn chips + pepper jack cheese
🍗 Chicken version: Swap beef for ground turkey or shredded chicken

FAQs

Can I use fresh veggies?

Yes! Steam 2 cups chopped veggies (broccoli, carrots, etc.) first.

How to store leftovers?

Fridge for 3 days – Reheat in oven or microwave.

Can I freeze it?

Yes! Freeze before baking for up to 3 months (add chips fresh when baking).

Final Thoughts

This 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole is the ultimate easy dinner—hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for when you need a no-fuss meal that everyone will love!

Tip: Serve with a simple side salad for a complete meal! 🥗🍲

(Tag your creations #5IngredientCasserole!)

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