Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole
A classic comfort food featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
- 4 large sliced potatoes fresh preferred; frozen can be used as a shortcut
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) you can experiment with other cheese varieties
- 1 cup beef broth can substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup can be replaced with homemade white sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- optional garlic powder for additional flavor
- optional paprika for extra taste
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked beef with the cream of mushroom soup and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, then half of the beef mixture, followed by a layer of cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can serve this casserole directly from the baking dish. A side salad or steamed vegetables pair well with it. For storage, let it cool and transfer to an airtight container. It lasts in the fridge up to 3 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months.