Description

This Amish Hamburger & Fall Veggies Bake is a comforting, hearty casserole combining ground beef with fall vegetables, creamy mushroom soup, and warming spices. It's an easy, one-dish meal perfect for chilly evenings with cozy, wholesome flavors.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, sliced

1 cup cubed butternut squash or sweet potato

1 cup chopped green beans or Brussels sprouts

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

1/2 cup frozen or canned corn

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)

1/2 cup milk or broth

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Black pepper to taste

1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss – optional)

Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture with carrots, butternut squash or sweet potato, green beans or Brussels sprouts, potatoes, corn, cream of mushroom soup, milk or broth, thyme, smoked paprika (if using), and black pepper. Mix well.
Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese and breadcrumbs or crushed crackers evenly on top.
Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, until vegetables are tender and top is golden brown.
Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.

Use seasonal veggies like butternut squash, sweet potatoes, green beans, or Brussels sprouts.

Vegetarian option: replace meat with cooked lentils or plant-based ground substitute.

Smoked paprika adds smoky depth but can be omitted for milder flavor.

Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if gluten is a concern, or skip topping.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

Reheat covered in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or microwave individual portions.

Freeze casserole without topping; add fresh topping before baking after thawing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
Calories: 350-400 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg