Grandma Flo’s Shipwreck

I was given this recipe years ago by my Ex sister in law. I tried it this way the 1st time I made it but didn’t like the idea of layering the raw meat & raw potatoes. So I made a huge yet easier modification. I cook my ground beef in a skillet on the stove. While that is cooking I cook my sliced potatoes with onions & bell peppers to an electric skillet. When everything is cooked I add the meat to the potatoes in the electric skillet & then tomato soup & pork n beans. Let everything cook together until hot. It is so much easier & so many good flavors.

OMG.. I used to make this 40 years ago, and we loved it. Don’t know why it fell off the menu. Thanx so much for reminding me. I’m going to make it tonight!

This was a nice hearty meal. It was easy to put together. I added half a can of water with the tomato soup, and the consistency was good. I think it would be too dry otherwise. I don’t think the cook time is right. The edges started to burn at 35 minutes. I would cook at 350° instead of 375° and maybe 45 minutes to an hour total cooking time. I used seasoned salt and added garlic powder, otherwise it would have been too bland for us. I diced the onions. We ate it with hot sauce.

Thank you thank you, too Lori and Allrecipe! My mom mad this in the 80’s when I was in high school. My friends loved it. I know this is the one because she was a simple cook. Always used tomatoe soup and red kidney beans. I could not remember the recipe, but have learned my dad likes onions. That may be what held my memory back. No matter, I will make, when Dad and brother approve, I will include a picture! So excited!

Followed the recipe with a few changes. I used 2 cans of sliced potatoes seasoned with garlic and half of a chopped large red onion, precooked the hamburger with garlic, Italian seasoning, and basil, added remaining onion, used 2 cans of Bush’s steakhouse beans, and the tomato soup with 1 can water. It was DELISH!! Will make again and again and again!

I am normally not crazy about casseroles but this seemed to be a cross between chili and stew. THIS IS A KEEPER! Can’t say I went by the recipe as used a can of undrained baked beans (all I had), added some thyme, oregano, garlic and Italian seasoning, plus a can of Rotel chilies and tomatoes as some reviewers said it was bland. Used a jar of spaghetti sauce instead of the tomato soup. I made it even easier by not laying but mixed everything together. Served with loaf bread I had spread with butter, sprinkled some garlic and cheese on it, then toasted. Cost so little in expense and time too. Wish I had known about this one when I had all the kids here.

Just like my mom used to make. Only I substituted pork n beans in place of kidney beans. That’s what my mom would use. Plus, and I can’t stress this enough, DO NOT pre-cook the meat. Put it in raw and the juices and fat that will render from the meat will be enough juice to make this casserole yummy. I chop up the onions so you get a bit of onion w every bite. Plus I sprinkle a little garlic powder over the onion layer for more flavor. Last 10 minutes of cooking I sprinkle a layer of extra sharp chedder. Meat, beans, potatoes, and cheese…yum! Can’t go wrong.

I was looking for something different and this recipe came to mind. My husbands comment was “it was actually really good”. The changes I made were based on the reviews.I cooked and seasoned the beef first. I used 2 cans of soup and I spiced it up with seasoning salt, dry red wine (marsala) worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika. I baked it for an hour at 375 and then put cheese on top and and baked till melted. Turned out great and enjoyed it. I also used red potatoes and left the skins on. I was a little unsure about the beans but put them on and it was great. Because I didn’t follow the recipe to the letter I can’t rate it honestly but the base of this recipe is great but I will still rate it 4 because if I made it as suggested I don’t think it would have been the hit it was.

I layered the potatoes, meat and beans (In that order).Did not brown meat(gotta love that!). On top of the potato layer I sprinkled the chopped onion and 1/4 t garlic powder. On meat layer I sprinkled the pepper. Pour 1 can tom. soup over and 1/2 can water. Cooked in crockpot on low 5 hours.(My crockpot tends to cook quite quickly.) Add 2c frozen vegies, turn crockpot on high for 10-20 mins or until vegies are hot. Very hearty homestyle dish. Kids really loved it. I added NO SALT to the recipe. Next time I may add a little thyme too.

We really like this one for cold winter nights. I did make several changes. I cook the meat prior and season it with garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder. I cubed the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Then I layer the potatoes, onion, added mushrooms, added corn and then the kidney beans. Added an envelope of onion soup mix, then the meat and twice the amount of soup with an added can of water. Put it in the crockpot for 4-5hrs on low. Delish!!!

This was really good, needs some doctoring up but overall a simple and delicious meal. I pre-browned the ground beef as per recommendation and added a soy seasoning packet. I also used an 18.7 ounce can of Campbell’s Homestyle Harvest Tomato and Basil instead of the condensed soup. Cooked a half hour covered then only 20 minutes uncovered with a ton of sharp cheddar cheese on top. Next time I’ll definitely cook it longer, the potatoes are cooked but not as soft as I’d personally like. Also, to keep it from being dry, when you serve it spoon a little of the tomato soup from the bottom of the casserole over your dish so it stays juicy. I think next time I’ll add corn, and chop the onions up more.

I have been eating this my whole life as my mother made it often, she used more soup and also added a pat of butter and a sprinkling of rice to each layer, always precook the hamburger and chop the onions.

Just like my mom used to make 40 years ago! Delicious!

I was surprised at how good this recipe is. I wasn’t sure if you’re supposed to brown the beef first so I did, along with some minced garlic. Otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It was slightly on the dry side but not terribly so. I didn’t have time to read any of the reviews first, but having read them after the fact, I will try what other people have done, such as possibly using baked beans instead, adding more spices to the beef, and keeping it covered for 1 hr instead of the 30 min. 5 stars though for simplicity…gotta love that!

Wonderful aroma when baking and absoulutely delicious! So easy! Deserves 5 stars, easy and yummy!

This was a good basic recipe, I made a few adjustments…I browned the ground beef with onion and seasoning. I added half a can of water to the tomato soup as well as a tablespoon of brown sugar and some chili powder. Baked covered for 45 minutes, added lots of shredded cheese to the top and baked another 30 minutes uncovered. This is similar to a baked potato with chili on top so some of us added some sour cream!

This was good! I was a little leery at first, but it was very good. I thought I had kidney beans but of course I didnt, so I used corn…figured they were close LOL! Anyway, it was very good. My husband calls it “Chili with potatoes”. 2 of his favorite things. I also topped with cheddar cheese and baked an additional 15 minutes so it would brown nicely. This was a nice change for the ground beef blues!

I’ve made this for years with a bit of variation. Brown the ground beef with seasonings. Place in casserole. Layer 2..thinly sliced onions Layer 3..1 can of pork and beans Sprinkle with a couple tbsp. brown sugar Pour 1 can tomato soup mixed with 1/2 can of water over all. Bake the same as in recipe above only at 350 degrees F

FOR EVERY CAN OF TOMATO SOUP YOU PUT IN THIS RECIPE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO PUT A CAN OF WATER IN! No wonder there is so many complaints of this being dry. Onions should be chopped so you get onions in every bite. My mom has made this since I was a little girl. It is delicious, when made correctly. You can put whatever seasoningss you prefer, pepper, Lawry’s garlic salt. It is cheap, tasty, and easty to make! I layer this recipe then I stir it up once I get it in the pan. This is truly awesome!

With some changes, this was a 5 star recipe. I boiled the sliced potatoes before putting them into the casserole dish. This BY FAR minimized baking time. Instead of kidney beans I used a 28 oz. can of baked beans. Also used a package of kielbasa sliced into coins instead of ground beef. It comes precooked, so you dont have to worry about raw meat being cooked all the way through. Bake for about 30-40 minutes until bubbly. Very good!! Everyone had seconds and thirds.

TRY THIS: For those who found the results a bit dry or lacking a bit of “umph”, consider using a can of plain BAKED BEANS rather than the kidney beans. That’s how my mom makes it, and it really juices up the dish and rounds out the flavor. I would also recommend seasoning the potatoes and meat a little, but the beauty of this recipe should definitely remain in its simplicity.