Description
Hearty Ground Beef Casserole with Potatoes brings comfort and flavor to family dinners. Layers of seasoned beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Soup:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring a stable cooking environment.
- In a skillet, sizzle olive oil and brown the ground beef thoroughly, eliminating excess grease through careful draining.
- Introduce chopped onions to the skillet, sautéing until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking cream of mushroom soup with milk, enhancing with salt and pepper for depth of flavor.
- Construct the first layer in a greased casserole dish by arranging a uniform spread of potato slices across the bottom.
- Evenly distribute half of the seasoned beef mixture over the potato foundation.
- Generously pour half of the soup mixture, ensuring complete coverage of the beef layer.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining potatoes, creating a second robust stratum.
- Add the final portion of beef and soup mixture, ensuring complete distribution.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil, protecting the ingredients during initial baking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour, allowing flavors to meld and potatoes to tenderize.
- Remove foil and sprinkle shredded cheese across the surface for a golden, melted topping.
- Return to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, appetizing crust.
- Allow casserole to rest briefly, enabling flavors to settle before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter version that suits health-conscious diets.
- For a crispy potato top, slice potatoes extra thin and use a mandoline slicer to ensure even, delicate layers that cook uniformly.
- Add depth to the flavor by incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary into the beef mixture, which will elevate the overall taste profile.
- Consider using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and reduced-fat cheese to make this classic comfort dish more nutritionally balanced without sacrificing richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg