Pour canned creamed corn over raw crumbled ground beef, combined with 3 ingredients,

This oven baked 5-ingredient Amish-style beef and corn casserole is my default dinner when I don’t know what to make. It’s pure Midwest comfort food: you literally crumble raw ground beef into a glass baking dish, pour canned creamed corn over the top, add just three more pantry staples, and slide it into the oven. No browning, no fancy steps, and it still tastes like something your grandma might have made for a church potluck.

It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want real food with minimal effort.

I like to scoop this casserole into bowls and serve it with a simple green salad or steamed green beans to balance the richness. Warm dinner rolls, cornbread, or buttered toast are great for soaking up the creamy sauce. If you want to stretch it further, spoon the beef and corn mixture over cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. A little hot sauce or sliced pickles on the side adds a nice tangy contrast.

Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Amish Beef and Corn Casserole

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80–90% lean)

2 cans (14.75 ounces each) creamed corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional, for seasoning the beef)

Directions