Description
Beef and Potato Casserole brings warmth to your dinner table with layers of tender meat and creamy potatoes that blend perfectly. Packed with simple ingredients and rich flavor, this classic comfort dish will become a family favorite that everyone craves.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Starches and Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: peel 4 medium potatoes, slice them thinly, finely chop 1 medium onion, and mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until they become soft and fragrant.
- Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper over the meat. Cook until the beef browns completely and no pink remains.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef mixture to keep your casserole from becoming greasy.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Create your first layer using half the sliced potatoes, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
- Spread half the cooked beef mixture over the potato layer. Pour half a can of cream of mushroom soup on top, ensuring even coverage.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining potatoes, beef, and soup. This creates a delicious, hearty base for your casserole.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes to ensure potatoes soften thoroughly.
- Remove foil and sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Potato slicing matters, so use a sharp knife or mandoline to get even, thin slices that cook uniformly and look professional.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing final dish.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef for ground turkey and use low-fat cream of mushroom soup to reduce calories.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary between layers to boost the flavor complexity and make the casserole more aromatic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg