Description
Delicious Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that will warm your heart and satisfy your family. This hearty dish features layers of savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, requiring less than an hour from prep to table. Customizable to suit your family’s preferences, you can easily add vegetables for extra nutrition or experiment with various seasonings to make it uniquely yours. With every bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone reaching for seconds. Pair it with a fresh salad or warm crusty bread for a complete meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (e.g., Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 medium onion
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: dried herbs (thyme, oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until fully cooked; add minced garlic towards the end.
- Slice the peeled potatoes thinly and layer them over the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour beef broth over the layers until just covered. Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil during the last 15 minutes to melt the cheese on top.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (220g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg