🍔🥔 Savory Hamburger Harvest Bake: Hearty Oven Meal Recipe 🥔🍔

Hamburger Oven Meal 🍔🥔

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4-5

Description

A hearty, comforting oven meal perfect for those chilly days or game nights, loved by kids and adults alike! This dish brings back memories of cozy campfires and comforting meals shared with loved ones. It’s a delightful combination of flavors, almost like a cross between a Tater-tot casserole and a Cornish pasty, minus the crust. Sprinkle some love with ketchup for an extra burst of flavor!

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Brown Hamburger: Begin by browning the ground hamburger in a skillet over medium heat. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease.

2. Layer in Casserole Dish: Grab a large casserole dish and place the browned hamburger in an even layer at the bottom.

3. Prep Veggies: Peel and chop the onion into thin slices. Peel and slice the carrots into rounds. Scrub the potatoes and slice them thinly as well.

4. Layer with Vegetables: Start layering! Spread the onions, carrots, and potatoes evenly over the ground hamburger in the casserole dish. Then, sprinkle the long grain rice on top of the veggies.

5. Seasoning Blend: In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, sugar, minced garlic, and ground pepper. Mix these seasonings well.

6. Soup Mixture: Now, pour in the water into the seasoning mix and stir until well blended. This creates a flavorful soup mixture.

7. Pour Over Layers: Carefully pour the soup mixture over the layers of meat, veggies, and rice in the casserole dish. Ensure everything is evenly coated.

8. Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the casserole dish with foil and place it in the oven. Bake for about 1 and 1/2 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and the rice is cooked through.

9. Optional Cheesy Finish: If you’re in the mood for some extra cheesy goodness, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking. Let it melt and bubble to golden perfection.

10. Serve and Enjoy: Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve up generous portions of this delicious Hamburger Oven Meal, and don’t forget to top it off with a drizzle of ketchup for that classic touch!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 431.6
• Fat: 14.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.9g
• Cholesterol: 54.8mg
• Sodium: 1913.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 52.2g
  • Fiber: 4.7g
  • Sugar: 6.9g
• Protein: 22.2g

Tips and Notes

• Make It Ahead: This dish can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to bake. Perfect for busy weeknights!

• Customize to Taste: Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices to the seasoning mix for an extra flavor boost. Thyme, rosemary, or paprika would all be delicious additions.

• Vegetarian Option: Swap the ground hamburger for plant-based meat alternatives for a vegetarian version of this dish.

• Side Suggestions: Serve this Hamburger Oven Meal with a side of fresh green salad, crusty bread, or steamed veggies for a complete and satisfying meal.

• Leftover Love: This dish reheats beautifully, making it a fantastic option for lunch leftovers the next day. Simply pop it in the microwave or reheat in the oven until warmed through.

• Family Favorite: Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this Hamburger Oven Meal is sure to become a staple on your menu rotation. The flavors are comforting, the prep is easy, and the smiles around the table are guaranteed!