Ground Beef & Potato Casserole
A hearty, comforting casserole with tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish. Spread half the cooked beef mixture. Add half the sauce.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and sauce. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese, and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden.
Notes
Use a non-metallic baking dish for even cooking.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving to set the layers.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving to set the layers.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.