Ah! You’re describing a classic one-dish comfort meal that’s easy, hearty, and basically “dump and bake.” Here’s a simple recipe based on what you described:
🍲 Cream of Mushroom Ground Beef Bake
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 500 g (1 lb) raw ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 small onion, chopped or 1 packet of onion soup mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or herbs
(The “2 ingredients” you mentioned are often cheese + onion or onion soup mix.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Form beef patties (slightly thicker than a regular burger) and place in a greased glass baking dish.
- Pour cream of mushroom soup evenly over the raw patties.
- Add the two ingredients:
- Option 1: Sprinkle chopped onion + shredded cheese
- Option 2: Sprinkle a packet of onion soup mix + cheese
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until beef is fully cooked and bubbly on top.
- Optional topping: Add a little extra cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking for a golden crust.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice
- Steamed vegetables or a simple salad
- Crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, season patties with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before adding the soup.
- You can swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken or celery if preferred.
- This is basically a casserole version of “smothered burgers”—super easy and satisfying.
If you want, I can also give a low-carb version using the same idea but without the soup can’s added starches. Do you want me to do that?
