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Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole

A hearty, creamy, and cozy casserole that combines seasoned ground beef with layers of tender potatoes for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef Use lean ground beef for less fat.
  • 4 cups Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), thinly sliced Slice about one eighth inch thick for even cooking.
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped Adds moisture and flavor.
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded Other cheeses like mozzarella or Pepper Jack can also be used.
  • 1 cup Milk or cream Optional, for extra creaminess.
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil To toss with potato slices.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic.
  3. Drain excess fat from the beef and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Assembly
  1. In a baking dish, layer half of the potato slices on the bottom.
  2. Spread half of the browned beef mixture over the potatoes.
  3. Add half of the chopped onion and half of the shredded cheese.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
Baking
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.
Serving
  1. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Just add extra bake time if cooking from cold.