Amish Harvest Casserole
A hearty, comforting dish featuring ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mushroom soup baked with rice or noodles and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
- 2 cups mixed vegetables carrots, corn, and green beans
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles as base layer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Add mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 3 minutes.
- Spread cooked rice or noodles evenly across the greased baking dish.
- Pour beef and vegetable mixture over the base and distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
Customize this casserole with your favorite vegetables or protein alternatives. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based ground meat and vegan soup. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.