Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food recipe layered with tender sliced potatoes, juicy ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this hearty casserole is budget-friendly, easy to make, and ideal for freezing. Try this ground beef casserole today for a satisfying, oven-baked dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups thinly sliced Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika if using.
3. Slice potatoes thinly (1/8-inch) using a mandoline or sharp knife. Rinse in water and pat dry.
4. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Stir in half of the shredded cheese.
5. Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half the beef mixture, then half the cheese sauce. Repeat layers and top with remaining shredded cheese.
6. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling.
8. Let casserole rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra tenderness, briefly parboil potato slices before layering.
You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or carrots to boost nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg