Stovetop Hamburger Potato Carrot Casserole

Hamburger Potato Carrot Casserole is super easy to make for a weeknight meal.  This was a mainstay meal when my children were growing up.

STOVETOP HAMBURGER STEW

There is nothing more filling than a hearty bowl of stovetop hamburger stew with potatoes and carrots, and this one is ready in 30 minutes.

When I tell people we are having Hamburger Potato Carrot casserole for dinner, they say, "That sounds good, what's in it?"  I answer them with hamburger potatoes and carrots, which are simple ingredients.

Mother made this all the time when I was growing up, and I don't think she really had a name for it.  So, when I started making it for my family, I started calling it Hamburger Potato Carrot Casserole.

This is one of those one-pot meals that the whole family loves.  Who can turn down meat and potatoes?  It is also a great way to get your children to eat carrots, which I have never had any trouble with.

I usually make a salad and serve some sort of bread to go with it.  I served a delicious Jalapeno Cornbread Loaf this time, which we later made into some tasty sandwiches.

Going back to the name, I don't know how the "casserole" became part of it.  It really is not like your usual casserole.  It is more like a stew than anything.

It has the most delicious juices off the meat, potatoes, and carrots cooked with onions and celery.

Later, and with a nudge from my Daught in Love, I took it to a new level by adding Montreal Steak Seasonings.

Now, do you see what I am talking about?  It is more like a stew than a casserole!

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TIPS AND TIDBITS TO MAKE THE BEST HAMBURGER POTATO CARROT CASSEROLE

Hamburger.  Use an 85/15 ratio for ground beef, and drain after cooking.  If you use any leaner ground beef, the flavor profile will be lacking.  All the richness of the ground beef is in the juices of the meat.

Vegetables.  Wash and cube the potatoes.  Russet potatoes are a good choice for this recipe.  Yukon Golds and red potatoes are also suitable.  Cut the carrots the same size as the potatoes.  I prefer using fresh carrots, but baby carrots are also a suitable alternative.  I chop the celery and onions a little smaller.

Layer the seasoning.  I like to season the ground beef while cooking it and add another layer of seasoning when cooking the vegetables.  And then finish off with the Montreal seasoning.

Too much liquid.  If there is too much liquid, leave the lid off for the last few minutes of cooking to allow it to evaporate.

Leftovers.  The casserole can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and frozen for up to 2 months.  Be sure the casserole is cool first.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO PREPARE STOVETOP HAMBURGER, POTATO, CARROT CASSEROLE

Lean hamburger 85/15

Onion

Celery

Salt

Coarse black pepper

Carrots

Potatoes

Water

Montreal Steak Seasoning

Bay Leaf (optional)

HOW TO MAKE HAMBURGER POTATO CARROT CASSEROLE

In a large stockpot, add hamburger, onions, celery, salt, and pepper.  Brown until the vegetables are tender.

Add carrots and cook while peeling potatoes, stirring occasionally.

Add potatoes, Montreal Seasoning, and the bay leaf if using.

Add water and cover, simmering until potatoes and carrots are fork tender, approximately 25 minutes.

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