Poor Man’s Husband Casserole: Comfort Food on a Budget

Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Ground Beef – In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat, breaking the beef into crumbles. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Prepare the Casserole Mix – In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef and onion with the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, and onion soup mix. Stir everything together until well combined.
Add the Hash Browns – Fold in the frozen hash browns (or cubed potatoes) to the beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Casserole – Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake – Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Finish and Serve – Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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