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Grandma Flo's Shipwreck

A hearty and easy one-dish casserole that fills everyone up, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef lean works, but whatever’s on sale does fine
  • 1 medium onion, chopped yellow’s my go-to, but use what you have
  • 2-3 pieces potatoes, peeled and sliced Russet’s classic, but any kind’s fair game
  • 2-3 pieces carrots, peeled and sliced thin or hack ‘em up however, it’s rustic
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained hearty, you know?
  • 1 can condensed tomato soup Campbell’s feels nostalgic but store brand is a-okay
  • Salt and pepper a little heavy on the pepper, if you ask me

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by browning ground beef in a skillet.
  2. Toss in the chopped onions as the beef sizzles.
  3. Once the beef is cooked through (no pink left), drain off excess grease if needed.
  4. In a regular casserole dish, layer the raw potatoes on the bottom.
  5. Next, add the sliced carrots.
  6. Dump the beef and onion mixture on top.
  7. Add the drained kidney beans next.
  8. Pour the condensed tomato soup over everything. Do not stir.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  10. Bake at 350°F for about 75 minutes.
  11. Check for doneness by poking a potato slice; if tender, it’s ready, otherwise bake a bit longer.

Notes

Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Add cheese for extra flavor, and feel free to include frozen veggies or other ingredients you have on hand. It's a versatile recipe that allows for many variations!