Shipwreck Casserole is a hearty one pot dish made with ground beef, tomato sauce, layered vegetables, crispy hash browns, and melted cheddar cheese.

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Nonstick cooking spray

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium yellow onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (28-ounce) canned diced tomatoes

1 (30-ounce) package frozen shredded hash browns, divided

4 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided

2 sliced green onions, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Brown ground beef in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

3. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until slightly softened.

4. Season with salt, cumin, paprika, and pepper.

5. Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes until thickened.

6. Spread 2/3 hash browns in baking dish.

7. Top with beef mixture and 2 cups cheese.

8. Add remaining hash browns and season lightly.

9. Bake uncovered 45 minutes.

10. Top with remaining cheese and bake 15 minutes until melted and crisp.

11. Rest before serving and garnish with green onions.

Let casserole rest before slicing for cleaner servings.

Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 5 days.

Keywords: Shipwreck Casserole, Ground Beef, Layered Vegetables, Tomato Sauce, One Pot