Are you looking for a creative way to re-energize your family’s classic weeknight dinner? Old Fashioned Hamburger Hotdish is one of those classic comfort foods that always bring back great memories of dinners at my grandma’s house.
This hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, and beef broth is not only easy to assemble, but it also packs a wallop of flavor that will bring the entire family back to the dinner table. Plus, with just a few simple ingredients, you can have your Old Fashioned Hamburger Hotdish from preparation to table in a little over an hour. Once you try this recipe, you’ll see why Old Fashioned Hamburger Hotdish has been a staple for generations of American families.
What is Old Fashioned Hamburger Hotdish?
A hotdish is basically a one dish meal that uses a soup or broth along with a protein, starch and a vegetable. Old Fashioned Hamburger Hotdish consists of ground beef, potatoes, celery, peas, carrots and corn.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Celery
- Garlic
- Flour
- Beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Peas
- Corn
- Salt
- Pepper
How to make Old Fashioned Hamburger Hotdish
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a Dutch oven add oil, onion and celery and sauté over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the ground beef to the Dutch oven and cook, until it’s browned (about 10 minutes).
Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and potatoes. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a rapid simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Add in carrots, peas, and corn. Transfer the hotdish to a small granite roaster pan and bake at 350° for 1 hour.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Tools For This Recipe
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- Granite Roasting Pan– You will appreciate the versatility of this piece in your collection for weekday meals and generous side dishes alike. This oval roaster boasts even heating and faster cooking times because of its unique construction.
- Greenpan Stockpot with lid – Made to multitask for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this versatile 5-quart stockpot with lid turns out hearty soups, flavorful stocks, tender braises and more.
