Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grease a frying pan with bacon grease or use a non-stick pan.

Cook 1 pound of ground beef in the frying pan over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add 2 medium onions to the browned meat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste, along with 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Dice 4 small potatoes into bite-sized chunks and add them to the meat and onion mixture.

Cut 1 green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and add to the mixture, allowing the potatoes to start cooking.

Prepare 1 cup of grated Monterey Jack cheese and set aside.

Add 1 cup of chicken bone broth and 1 teaspoon of corn starch to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Transfer the mixture to an oven-proof frying pan or a baking dish if necessary.

Top the casserole with the grated cheese and place it in the preheated oven.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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