Description
This hearty Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish perfect for a family dinner. Layers of tender potatoes, flavorful ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar cheese come together in a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef and Onion:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
Garlic and Potatoes:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, sauté the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, cook briefly, then drain excess fat.
- Mix Soup: Combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer: Arrange half of the potatoes, beef, cheese, and soup in the dish. Repeat the layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use sharp cheddar or mozzarella.
- Add frozen peas or corn for more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
