I make the same recipe but instead of tomatoes I use ketchup and I cover until the potatoes are almost done then let brown on top.

My mother used to make this. It is one of my favorite comfort foods.

Our Mom called this Poor Man's Stew, raised in MI during the depression so likely served quite a bit during that time period. SO GLAD I found this recipe coz it's one she was likely too embarrassed to put on paper? Thank you for this trip down memory lane, cannot wait to make it myself.

This recipe is very delicious. It took a long time to get the potatoes cooked.

I used to make this recipe when my children were growing up. It was one of our favorites. Instead of tomatoes I used 1 can of Campbell's golden mushroom soup plus 1/2 can of water. Wisk together & pour over casserole. Delicious. Also, because the potatoes took so long to get done, I started par-boiling the potatoes then adding them to the casserole before baking. Never had undone potatoes again.

Just wanted to comment on Judith's recipe with the mushroom soup instead of tomatoes. Tried it for the 1st time, family loved it and they had 2nds. Boiled the potatoes like Judith said. Next time I'll try it with tomatoes.

My Ma used to make this ALL the time growing up... with slight differences.

Pack hamburg on the bottom of pan
Slice NON-PEELED potatoes and layer on top
Layer on top of potatoes 1 can whole green beans
Top with 10 oz. can of cream of mushroom soup

Within the last 10 min add shredded cheddar cheese and french-fried onions.

Best meal for winter!!

The recipe was very easy to make and the ingredients are pretty cheap. We needed to make something before our grocery run tomorrow with not much left in the cupboard and this did the trick. I used 2lbs of hamburger, one can of golden mushroom, one can of cream of mushroom (didn't have another can of golden), and added a can of water. I also boiled the potatoes as suggested. Took an hour to bake at 350°F. I suggest heavily seasoning the hamburger as I lightly seasoned it and the taste was somewhat bland.

My ma used to make this, she called it "Missouri". But she used ketchup on top with a couple sliced green peppers for garnish. Great comfort food.

I make this recipe instead I pack ground beef in pan, layer it with french style cut green beans then layer that with carrots topped with mounds of cheese then last n final layer mashed potatoes... with a little salt 'n pepper to top it off... very great recipe.

Hi, We use to have this growing up. We called it 7 layer dinner. My brothers got the recipe when they were in the boy scouts in the 60's. Love, love, love it!!!

Love the old school style of this recipe. Making it tonight with spring rain~snow weather. Thanks for posting. :)

My kids loved it! I made it with Italian crushed and hashbrowns instead.

I am going to try this recipe - but shred the potatoes on a box grater - the same way you shred cabbage for making cole slaw... then add shredded cheese last 10 minutes as another did. The recipe sounds like a real keeper and can be adapted easily. Thanks for sharing.

Do you precook the burger?

No, follow the instructions verbatim.

This needed greens. Added dried parsley from our garden. And sprinkled cheese on top. Right out of the oven so it melted on top.