Description
Hamburger Mushroom Bake is a hearty, comforting dish combining juicy ground beef, earthy mushrooms, creamy cheese, and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for quick family dinners, this one-pan bake delivers effortless comfort food with familiar flavors that both kids and adults will enjoy. With minimal cleanup and versatile options to customize, it’s a budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing meal ideal for any weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pantry Items & Seasonings
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onions, slice the mushrooms evenly, and mince the garlic to have all your flavor-packed components ready before cooking.
- Sauté Onions, Garlic, and Mushrooms: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions first, cooking until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms release their moisture and brown slightly.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Break apart and cook until no longer pink, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning as it browns.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and excess liquid to reduce.
- Assemble the Bake: Transfer the beef and mushroom mixture to a baking dish. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top, covering the entire surface for a gooey finish.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving to let flavors settle.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms: Avoid canned mushrooms for the best texture and flavor in your bake.
- Don’t overcook the garlic: Add minced garlic after onions soften to prevent bitterness.
- Drain excess fat: If the ground beef releases too much grease, carefully drain some to avoid an oily bake.
- Layer cheese generously: Use a thick, even layer for melty, satisfying bites every time.
- Let it rest: Allow the dish to cool briefly after baking for easier serving and enhanced flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: thirty grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg