Description
Cheesy ground beef & potato casserole is a hearty, comforting one‑pan meal with layers of seasoned beef, tender potatoes, creamy sauce, and melty cheese baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–5 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of cheddar/chicken)
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Butter or oil for greasing the baking dish
- Optional: sliced green onions or chopped parsley for garnish, red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish with butter or oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and onion is soft. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute. Drain excess grease.
- Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream soup and milk or cream until smooth.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes. Pour half of the soup mixture over the beef, and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar.
- Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheese.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly and the potatoes are tender.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or sausage for the beef for a different flavor profile.
- Add vegetables like corn, peas, or bell peppers to the beef mixture for extra color and nutrition.
- Stir some shredded cheese into the beef before layering for extra cheesiness.
- If preparing ahead, assemble the casserole and refrigerate before baking—add about 10 extra minutes to the cook time.
- For a homemade cream sauce instead of canned soup, whisk together butter, flour, broth, milk, and cheese until thick and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
