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Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is a deliciously seasoned and cheesy comfort food that's a family favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 503 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder or sub with salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Peel and slice the potatoes thinly and as close to the same thickness as possible so they cook evenly in the casserole.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and sauté until the onion is translucent and garlic fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Break it into small crumbles as it cooks—season with salt, pepper, bouillon powder, oregano, and paprika.
  • Drain excess fat from the skillet, then sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture. Stir well to combine, and cook for another minute to toast the flour.
  • Gradually add the beef broth and milk to the skillet, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens slightly, forming a gravy-like consistency.
  • Grease a 9"x13" baking dish with butter (or non-stick spray). Then, arrange half of the sliced potatoes along the bottom, followed by half of the ground beef mixture. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and beef mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Uncover the dish, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Broil the casserole for a few minutes after it has finished baking for a crispy top. Wait until the casserole is done before adding cheese. Then, bake it uncovered until the cheese is nice and bubbly. Ground beef for a casserole is better slightly undercooked than over because it will finish cooking in the oven. It shouldn’t be pink, but it shouldn’t be dry, either. Let the potato and beef casserole rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking so the sauce thickens, the flavors meld, and you don’t burn your tongue.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 849mgPotassium: 1226mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 587IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef, casserole, Comfort Food, Ground Beef and Potato Casserole, potatoes
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