This Lightened Up Hamburger Casserole make for the best comfort dinner! This hamburger casserole is lightened up using Laura’s 96% Lean Ground Beef-covered with a reduced fat dough sheet, topped with lettuce, cheese, tomato, and then drizzled with a tasty homemade hamburger dressing! It’s sure to be a family favorite! 

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 I’ve teamed up with Carusele to participate in the LaurasLean campaign, to make this Lightened Up Hamburger Casserole using Laura’s 96% Lean Ground Beef.

What makes Laura’s Lean Beef different than other brands of beef?

 Unlike most other “natural” beef, Laura’s Lean product is a “Never Ever” offering, meaning their protein is sourced from suppliers that raise their cattle without ever using added hormones or antibiotics and are always vegetarian fed.

 Laura’s 96% Lean Beef is certified through the American Heart Association heart check program and meets USDA standards for “Extra Lean?”  That means each 4 oz. serving of Laura’s Lean contains less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 grams serving. 

Laura’s Lean beef is hands down the BEST lean ground beef on the market-between the quality and taste…it just can’t be beat!

Where can I find Laura’s Lean ground beef, patties or plant-based burgers?

You can find Laura’s Lean ground beef or plant-based products near you using their Store Locator HERE.

Once I found that my local Super Target store carried it, I’ve been adding the Laura’s Lean 96% lean ground beef to my weekly online grocery shopping order!

What ingredients do I need to make this Lightened Up Hamburger Casserole?

• 96% Laura’s Lean ground beef- you could use lean ground turkey or chicken if you wanted.
• White onion, diced
• Dill pickles, finely chopped
• No sugar added ketchup
• Worcestershire sauce
• Yellow mustard
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper-to taste
• Great Value (Walmart brand) refrigerated pizza crust for a thicker crust or 1 (8 oz.) can Great Value or Pillsbury reduced fat crescent rolls for a thinner crust
• Light or fat free cheddar cheese– shredded
• Egg + 1 Tbsp water– whisked together to create egg wash for the top of the crust
• Sesame seeds
• Favorite hamburger toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and pickles

How do I make this Lightened Up Hamburger Casserole?

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions, until meat crumbles and is no longer pink.

Drain well and return skillet to heat.

Add ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, chopped pickles, and salt and pepper.

Stir well to combine and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour beef mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Unroll pizza or crescent dough; press into rectangle. Place on top of meat mixture.

Brush with the top of the dough with the egg wash and top with sesame seeds.

Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Garnish with your favorite hamburger toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and pickles.

Drizzle with my skinny hamburger sauce, if desired.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. pounds 96% Laura’s Lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 1/2 cup no sugar added ketchup
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt and pepper, to taste
•  1 ( 13.8 oz.) can Great Value refrigerated pizza crust for a thicker crust or 1 (8 oz.) can Great Value or Pillsbury reduced fat crescent rolls for a thinner crust
•  1/2 cup light or fat free cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 egg + 1 Tbsp water, whisked together
•  1 tsp sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 13 x9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions, until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well and return skillet to heat.
3. Add ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, chopped pickles, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
4. Stir well to combine and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour beef mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
5. Unroll pizza or crescent dough; press into rectangle. Place on top of meat mixture. Brush with the top of the dough with the egg wash and top with sesame seeds.
6. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
7. Cut into 8 even squares. 
8. Garnish with your favorite hamburger toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and pickles.
9. Drizzle with my skinny hamburger sauce, if desired. Click HERE for the recipe. 

Makes 8 servings 

4 Points® per serving if using Pillsbury reduced fat crescent dough 5 Points® per serving if using Great Value refrigerated pizza crust

How do I track this recipe in my WW app? 

Click the link below to go to the recipe builder. You’ll first need to sign into your WW account and then the recipe builder will upload. Be sure to edit the recipe with any ingredients that you use that are different. The recipe builder is the most accurate way to create, obtain, and track the Points®

*The recipe builder link only works for WW members located in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, you’ll need to access the WW app manually to create the recipe in the recipe builder

• You can substitute the 96% ground beef for 99% ground turkey if desired.