Description

This is one of my favorite childhood comfort foods. My Mom called it Hamburg and Potato Casserole. Creamy potatoes and hamburg covered with melted bubbly cheese, what’s not to love about that.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef 2½ to 3 pounds russet potoatoes (Peeled and cut) 1 large white onion (1 cup) 1½ to 2 cups frozen sweet peas 2 cups of your favorites cheese (Shredded) ½ teaspoon Accent (optional) seasoning sprinkled over the ground beef 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil (To saute the potatoes) 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1 to 2 cups whole milk, beef stock or water (The amount will depend on how thick you want the sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch (Dissolved in the milk/stock or water)

Instructions

In a large heavy bottomed, oven safe pan over medium heat coat the bottom of the pan with cooking oil. Add the potatoes and saute until the edges are golden and the potatoes have begun to soften, should take about 10-15 minutes. Once potatoes have begun to brown, remove from the pan to a plate or bowl and cover with aluminum foil and set aside. If needed add a small amount of oil to the pan and add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, add ground beef and brown. Once the beef is browned add salt, pepper and ground garlic and the Worcestershire Sauce and stir to incorporate. Add the potatoes and sweet peas and stir to incorporate. Add 1 teaspoon cornstarch to 1 cup of the liquid that you are using, stirring till dissolved and slowly drizzle over ground while stirring until well incorporated and the sauce begins to thicken. If you want a thinner sauce add additional liquid. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked thru and top is golden brown . Allow the casserole to cool down slightly (10 minutes or so) and serve.

Serves

4 - 6

Hamburg and Potato Casserole