Want to know why it’s called a Shipwreck Casserole? It’s made from a whole bunch of ingredients mixed to create a somewhat messy-looking casserole reminiscent of a messy shipwreck—hence the name.
Why I Think You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s delicious and an exceptional comfort food – mixing simple ingredients into something easy for dinner.
- You can cook it in the oven within 2 hours or in the slow cooker if you want it to cook slowly while you are at work or school and be ready for dinner.
How to Make Shipwreck Casserole
This was one of the hardest meals I have had to make look appetizing for you guys, and I’m not even sure I succeeded.
If you have had shipwreck casserole as a kid, you will know how delicious it is, and I don’t have to make it look pretty for you. It comprises layers of onions, potatoes, ground beef, and rice. You then pour your favorite tomato soup over the top of it. It turns out absolutely delicious, and it’s so easy!
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven.
- Combine ingredients in a well-greased casserole dish.
- Pour soup over the ingredients, cover it with tin foil, and bake for about 2 hours.
Slow Cooker Method
- Combine ingredients in a well-greased slow cooker.
- Pour soup over the ingredients, then cover with tin foil and the slow cooker lid.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Karlynn’s Tips
If you have a slow cooker that you know leaks heat and moisture (mine does not), your rice will not cook properly.
I recommend placing a piece of tinfoil between the lid and the pot to help seal the pot and keep all the moisture in while cooking the rice.
Variations
Some people enjoy this with cheese on top of the mixture, giving it a richer taste. Feel free to experiment and share your concoctions in the comments below!
I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. Let me know by rating it and leaving a comment below!
Love,
Karlynn
Shipwreck Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 white onions sliced
- 4 medium potatoes sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef uncooked
- 1/2 – 3/4 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 cup white rice uncooked
- 2 cups of carrots sliced
- one 10 ounces can of condensed tomato soup ( I use roasted red pepper for extra flavour! Use your favourite soup!)
- 1 1/2 cups of water
Instructions
- This can be done in a casserole dish in the oven or in the slow cooker. For the crockpot, your vegetables can be sliced THICKER if you are going to cook all day!
Oven instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
- Place onions in the bottom of a well greased 9×13 baking dish. Add the potatoes, then the carrots.
- Mix the seasoning salt into the ground beef then spread the beef over top of the vegetables then sprinkle with rice.
- Mix together the tomato soup and the water then pour over top.
- Cover with tin foil.
- Cook for two hours, until the vegetables are soft and the rice has cooked.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Place onions in the bottom of a well greased slow cooker. Add the potatoes, then the carrots.
- Mix the seasoning salt into the ground beef then spread the beef over top of the vegetables then sprinkle with rice.
- Mix together the tomato soup and the water then pour over top.
- Cover with tin foil. ( this is the best way to seal your crockpot) and place the crockpot lid on top.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours until the vegetables are soft and the rice has cooked.
Video
Notes
- Use your favourite tomato soup to make this recipe even more delicious! I use a roasted red pepper tomato soup to boost the flavour!
- If you have trouble cooking the rice, put the rice UNDER the ground beef to cook.
Nutrition
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Elizabeth V says
I made this the other day in the oven. I had never heard of this casserole. Was delicious and a very comforting meal. I did add a few more seasonings but that’s whats great about casseroles. Will be trying in the slow cooker next. This will become a winter favourite in our house. Thanks for sharing.
Shirley says
My version has extra season salt and garlic powder on each layer.I use 2 cans Rotel instead of tomato soup with extra water or beef broth to cover the raw veggies and rice.Also I spread a layer of cheese on top before serving,giving it a few minutes to melt in oven.