Description
A hearty and comforting one-dish meal featuring layers of crispy hashbrowns, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bag (20 oz) frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce, stirring until everything is well combined and flavorful.
- Spread the thawed hashbrowns evenly in the prepared baking dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Layer the seasoned beef mixture over the hashbrowns, spreading it evenly.
- Add the sour cream on top and gently spread it across the layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese generously over everything.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving so the layers set nicely.
Notes
Thaw hashbrowns first for better texture. Allow resting time after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg