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“Close-up of Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and sprinkled with fresh parsley in a skillet.”

Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole

Old-fashioned comfort Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole with layers of ground beef, sliced potatoes, cheese, and creamy mushroom sauce. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and cozy flavor — just like grandma made.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Midwestern
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef - Can substitute half sausage for more flavor
  • 1 medium onion - diced
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt - for seasoning meat
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - optional but adds flavor
  • 6 medium russet potatoes - peeled and thinly sliced ¼ inch
  • to taste salt and pepper - for seasoning potato layers
  • 2 tablespoons butter - cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese - divided; shredded
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup - mixed with milk
  • 0.5 cup milk or cream - whisked with soup
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs - mixed with melted butter for topping
  • 1 tablespoon butter - melted for breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons parsley - chopped for garnish
  • optional frozen peas carrots, or green beans - about 1 cup for added vegetables

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (For layering and baking the casserole)
  • 1 Large skillet (To brown the beef and onions)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing potatoes)
  • 1 Cutting board (To prep vegetables)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (To mix soup and milk)
  • 1 Whisk (For blending soup mixture)
  • 1 Wooden Spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Aluminum foil (To cover while baking)

Method
 

  1. Set oven to 350°F, prepare your baking dish, and slice potatoes thin so they cook evenly later.
    “Baking dish with sliced potatoes baked in cream and herbs, topped with fresh rosemary and thyme, with a serving spoon on the side.”
  2. Cook ground beef with onions and garlic until browned, seasoned, and flavorful, then drain any extra grease.
  3. Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk to create a smooth, creamy sauce for layering.
  4. Arrange potatoes, beef, butter, and cheese in layers, then pour soup mixture evenly over everything.
    “Casserole dish filled with layers of sliced potatoes, ground beef, melted cheese, and chopped chives baked to golden perfection.”

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 310mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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