Name: Amish Harvest Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery); ½ cup milk; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp paprika; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping); Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Description

Amish Harvest Casserole is a hearty, down-home dish loaded with savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and a cozy blend of potatoes and pasta in a creamy tomato sauce. It’s the ultimate one-dish wonder—perfect for fall evenings, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd with comforting, old-fashioned flavor.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
½ cup milk
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp paprika
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Brown the meat: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Add veggies: Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes to start softening the vegetables.
Make the sauce: Add in the diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Mix well and let it simmer for a couple minutes.
Combine with pasta: Stir in the uncooked macaroni and mix everything until well combined.
Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until pasta and potatoes are tender.
Optional cheese topping: Uncover, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Make it vegetarian by swapping the meat with lentils or extra mushrooms.
Add frozen peas or corn for more veggie variety.
Can be made ahead—assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
Freezes well for meal prep!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American