Thrifty Casserole

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty, budget-friendly casserole combining savory ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family dinners and comfort food lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1 (10 oz) package mixed vegetables or green beans, cooked
  • 1 package instant mashed potatoes or regular mashed potatoes

Instructions

  1. Cook ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
  2. Add salt and tomato soup to the cooked beef and onion; simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Combine the beef mixture with cooked mixed vegetables or green beans.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  5. Top with mounds of instant or regular mashed potatoes.
  6. Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 minutes until heated through and golden on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

158 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 8.8g 11% DV
Carbs 13.6g 5% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9810.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 192mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 151.8mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 26.8mg 2% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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