Description
This Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Layers of seasoned potatoes, savory ground beef, creamy soup, and melted cheddar cheese come together in this delicious baked casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Potato Layers:
- 4 cups thinly sliced russet potatoes, peeled
Soup Mixture:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Prepare Soup Mixture: Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer potatoes, beef, soup mixture, seasonings in the baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese, and bake for additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can use different types of cream soup for variation.
- For added richness, include a layer of sour cream.
- Yukon Gold potatoes can be substituted for russet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
