Oven-Baked 3-Ingredient Beef Gallagher

Oven-Baked 3-Ingredient Beef Gallagher is a creamy ground beef casserole with a melted cheddar topping. Condensed cream of mushroom soup coats the beef crumbles, and the cheddar bubbles and turns golden in spots as it bakes. Spoon it over mashed potatoes or serve it with crusty bread to catch the sauce.

What You’ll Need

  • Ground beef. Brown 1½ pounds in a skillet, breaking it into bite-size crumbles. Drain off excess grease before adding the soup.
  • Condensed cream of mushroom soup. Stir it into the beef straight from the can for a thick, creamy sauce.
  • Shredded cheddar cheese. Scatter 2 cups evenly over the beef. Sharp cheddar gives the topping a stronger cheese flavor.

How to Make Beef Gallagher

Stir the condensed soup into the cooked beef until the crumbles are evenly coated. Spread the mixture into a lightly greased medium glass casserole dish and sprinkle the cheddar over the top.

Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes. The casserole is ready when the edges are bubbling and the cheddar is fully melted with a few golden spots. Let it rest for 5 minutes so the sauce settles before you scoop it out.

Oven-Baked 3-Ingredient Beef Gallagher Recipe Card

Ground beef in a creamy mushroom sauce baked under a layer of cheddar.

  • Stovetop prep — About 10 to 15 minutes
  • Bake time — 20 to 25 minutes
  • Rest time — 5 minutes
  • Servings — 6

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium glass casserole dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it into bite-size crumbles as it browns. Drain off excess grease.
  3. Stir the condensed cream of mushroom soup into the cooked beef until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the beef mixture in the prepared dish and sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the top.
  5. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted with lightly golden spots.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then scoop into portions and serve warm.

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