POOR POTATO HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

I grew up in this simple poor potato hamburger casserole. It is filled with excessive high caliber but low cost protein and truly tasty. Sometimes I make it simply to devour it leftover.

Do you've got a favourite casserole from childhood which you simply make back and again? Poor potato hamburger casserole is mine. The identify is terrible! I tried to provide it a model new identify for this submit however it felt like sacrilege to rename such a staple of my youth.

My folks made it differently. Mom could fry up onions with the hamburger – masses of onions and she was bendy about utilizing no matter she had at hand. “Poor Potatoes” typically had rice and no potatoes! Dad used no matter was within the fridge, but he made certain there was masses of ketchup. The cohesive topic was starch, beans, cheese and hamburger.

Of all of the issues I ate rising up, this one caught with me. In faculty I used to make an enormous batch of it, and positioned the complete factor within the fridge. I could devour it for a week. There was now not much of form however it was tasty, quick, filling, low cost and comforting.

These days I make a somewhat extra grown up version, but actually it's simply a riff of the fundamental dish my parents. I use chili beans upload a set of historical past flavors that provide it a bit of bit extra depth than plain beans whereas holding preparations simple. My folks all of the time positioned yellow cheddar cheese on ideal and I typically persist with it.  I will say that Tillamook,  my favourite cheese company, has a model new medium white cheddar that's a huge alternative. Feel loose to shake up the cheeses for fun. The simply special requirement is which you simply ought to serve it with ketchup. Honestly, that's the simply method you'll be able to devour it! Enjoy!

What are you baking your meals in?  One of the kitchen instruments I can’t reside with out is a Cast Iron Skillet.  It is huge for casseroles, baking bread, and daily cooking! I’m nonetheless utilizing pans inherited from my grandmother but within the event you want to purchase a model new one Lodge provides nice high caliber at a nice price!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 kilos floor pork 20% fats or less
1 1/2 kilos of potatoes
1 can of chili beans any model (15.5oz)
1 can of your favourite beans tired (15.5oz) - my favorites are pinto or kidney beans
1 teaspoon of black pepper
15 oz of grated cheese cheddar, white cheddar, pepper jack, etc.

Instructions:
Put a medium sauce pan of water on high. Peel potatoes and cut into chunks concerning the measurement of grapes. When the water boils, upload potatoes and simmer over medium-high till cooked through. This will take 20-25 minutes.
While potatoes cook, warmth an enormous solid iron skillet on medium high. Add the hamburger, turn down to medium and stir occasionally till pork is browned.
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Add the can of chili beans (include all sauce in can) to the beef. Drain the special can of beans and rinse with water. Add to the beef.
When the potatoes are fork gentle drain them well. Add potatoes and pepper to the meat mixture. Stir gently to combine. Spread to make an even layer within the skillet.
Top with cheese and bake in preheated oven till casserole is hot by way of and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
Check to make certain the middle is hot. If you're utilizing a thermometer, it may learn 160F.
Notes
You can exchange leftover mashed potatoes within the event you wish. Warm them up and layer them on ideal of the beans/beef. Top with cheese and hold as directed.
This might be baked in an ovenproof solid iron skillet or any same sized casserole dish. If you do bake it within the skillet, take away any leftovers to a special container. It isn't nice for the solid iron to have a casserole sit in it for days.