Description
Hearty Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes casserole combines comfort with classic American flavors. Simple ingredients create a satisfying meal that will delight families seeking a quick and delicious dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) to prepare for a hearty casserole creation.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat until aromatic and translucent.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, methodically crumbling and browning the meat while seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika for robust flavor.
- Eliminate excess grease from the cooked beef to ensure a clean, rich base.
- Create a foundational layer of evenly arranged potato slices in a generously greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef uniformly across the potato foundation.
- Drench the assembled layers with a harmonious blend of beef broth and heavy cream, ensuring complete coverage.
- Lavishly crown the dish with a generous blanket of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Encase the casserole with aluminum foil, then bake for 45 minutes to allow flavors to meld and potatoes to soften.
- Unveil the foil for the final 15-20 minutes of baking, allowing the cheese to transform into a golden, bubbling masterpiece and potatoes to reach perfect tenderness.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create thin, consistent potato slices for better layering and faster cooking.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter version of the casserole.
- Consider swapping heavy cream with Greek yogurt or milk for a lower-calorie alternative that still maintains creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg