Description
Hearty Amish hamburger with fall veggies bake celebrates rustic Midwestern comfort cooking with simple, nourishing ingredients. Layers of ground beef, seasonal vegetables, and rich cheese create a satisfying meal that connects you to farmhouse traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F for optimal cooking temperature.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then transfer to a separate plate using a slotted spoon.
- Use the same skillet to sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes, carrots, and celery to the skillet, stirring and cooking for 5 minutes to soften vegetables.
- Incorporate corn kernels, cooked beef, diced tomatoes with their juice, and beef broth into the vegetable mixture.
- Season the mixture generously with salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary for enhanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the entire mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove foil and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top of the bake.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Allow the dish to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to help flavors meld and settle.
Notes
- Optimize ground beef browning by ensuring high heat and not overcrowding the pan for a perfect caramelized exterior.
- Swap out traditional beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, diet-friendly version of this hearty dish.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the bake.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a sprinkle of smoked paprika during the seasoning stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg