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Cream of Mushroom Ground Beef Bake (Simple Comfort Dinner)
This is a one-pan baked dish where ground beef patties are cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce until tender and flavorful.
Important safety note first
Raw ground beef must be fully cooked to an internal temperature of 71°C / 160°F. Baking it in sauce works, but you still need enough time and heat for proper doneness.
Ingredients (4 servings)
Beef patties
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
(Optional “2-ingredient version” is just beef + salt, but seasoning improves flavor)
Sauce
- 1 can (10–12 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk or water (to thin slightly)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika or black pepper (optional)
Optional add-ins
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced onions
- Shredded cheese (for topping)
- Frozen peas or carrots
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Form patties
- Divide ground beef into 4–6 equal portions
- Shape into thick patties
- Season both sides with salt and pepper
3. Prepare baking dish
- Lightly grease a glass baking dish
- Place patties in a single layer, slightly spaced apart
4. Mix sauce
- In a bowl, combine:
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Milk or water
- Optional seasonings
- Stir until smooth
5. Assemble
- Pour sauce evenly over raw patties
- Add optional vegetables if using
- Cover tightly with foil
6. Bake
- Bake for 35–45 minutes
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes to thicken sauce slightly
Check that:
- Beef is fully cooked (no pink inside)
- Internal temperature reaches 71°C / 160°F
7. Optional finishing
- Add shredded cheese on top and bake 5 more minutes until melted
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving
Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes
- Rice
- Egg noodles
- Steamed vegetables
Tips for best results
- Don’t make patties too thin or they may dry out.
- Adding a little milk to the soup keeps it creamy and prevents it from becoming too thick.
- Browning the patties in a pan first is optional but improves flavor.
- Glass baking dishes heat evenly but cook slightly slower than metal pans.