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Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole (One-Pan Dinner!)


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 100 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A hearty, comforting casserole with layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese. This one-pan dinner is satisfying and easy to make.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Slice potatoes into ¼-inch rounds and place in cold water.
  3. 3. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, breaking apart with spoon, 6-8 minutes.
  4. 4. Add onion to beef and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  5. 5. Stir in onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth. Season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6. Drain and dry potatoes. Layer half in prepared baking dish and season lightly.
  7. 7. Spread beef mixture evenly over potatoes.
  8. 8. Layer remaining potatoes on top and dot with butter pieces.
  9. 9. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
  10. 10. Remove foil, add 1 cup cheddar cheese, bake uncovered 15 minutes.
  11. 11. Add remaining cheddar and mozzarella, bake 15-20 minutes until golden.
  12. 12. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat covered in 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g