Hearty Baked Shipwreck Casserole (Print-Friendly Format)

Oven-baked casserole with beef, potatoes, and melty cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 900 g ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
04 - 3 medium potatoes, sliced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 300 g canned corn, drained
07 - 300 ml condensed tomato soup
08 - 300 ml water
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
11 - 200 g shredded cheddar cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 175°C. Allow to fully preheat while preparing the other components.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion until beef is thoroughly browned and onions are translucent. Drain off excess fat.
03 - Arrange sliced potatoes evenly over the bottom of a large ovenproof baking dish.
04 - Distribute the beef and onion mixture over the layer of potatoes.
05 - Arrange sliced carrots and chopped green bell pepper over the beef layer.
06 - Sprinkle the drained canned corn evenly on top of the layered vegetables.
07 - In a separate bowl, blend condensed tomato soup with an equal volume of water. Season with salt and black pepper.
08 - Evenly pour the tomato soup mixture over all layers in the baking dish.
09 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 90 minutes.
10 - Remove the dish from the oven, carefully take off the foil, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven uncovered for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
11 - Allow the casserole to cool for approximately 5 minutes before portioning and serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate until baking for an efficient meal solution.
02 - Additional vegetables such as peas or mushrooms can be incorporated for enhanced flavor.
03 - Introduce chopped jalapenos to infuse gentle heat.
04 - Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a unique taste and improved nutrition.
05 - This preparation yields excellent leftovers and reheats successfully.

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