Description
Warm up your winter nights with this hearty and satisfying Amish Winter Bliss Casserole – the perfect comfort food packed with rustic charm. With chunks of golden potatoes, sweet carrots, crisp green beans, and savory ground beef baked in a seasoned tomato base, this dish is everything you want in a quick dinner, easy casserole recipe, or family meal idea. Ideal for cold nights, make-ahead dinners, or meal prepping, this easy recipe brings together flavor and nutrition in a single pan. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly dinner ideas, weeknight meal prep, or a healthy winter casserole, this dish is the ultimate answer.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into 1-inch cubes
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen, trimmed
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
15 oz tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
0.5 cup beef broth (or water)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown the ground beef. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until soft and golden.
3. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked beef with potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Add tomato sauce and beef broth. Mix well.
5. Transfer the mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, uncovered.
8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Golds for a creamy but firm texture that holds up while baking.
Don’t skip browning the beef thoroughly—it brings out rich, savory depth in the casserole.
Add shredded cheddar or mozzarella in the final 10 minutes for a cheesy topping if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg