Grandma’s 4-Ingredient Ground Beef and Hash Brown Casserole
There are some recipes that carry the weight of a whole childhood in every bite. This ground beef and hash brown casserole is exactly that kind of dish — the sort that fills a kitchen with warmth, brings everyone to the table without being asked, and leaves guests quietly hoping there’s enough left for seconds. It’s the kind of Sunday supper that grandmothers have quietly perfected over decades, and it’s almost impossible to believe that something this deeply satisfying comes together with just four simple ingredients.
The beauty of this casserole lies in its honesty. No fancy techniques, no long list of seasonings to hunt down, no complicated layering process. Just hearty ground beef, creamy soup, tender shredded hash browns, and plenty of melted cheese baked together until the top is gloriously golden and bubbling. It’s the kind of recipe that gets passed around at family gatherings — scribbled on the back of an envelope, texted at midnight, or committed to memory after just one taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided










