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Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole | Easy Dinner Recipe


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 95 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A hearty, family-friendly casserole layering tender potatoes with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. This comforting one-dish meal bakes hands-free and feeds a crowd.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • Fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Slice potatoes into uniform ¼-inch rounds and keep in cold water.
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in large skillet and cook onion for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  4. 4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until aromatic.
  5. 5. Add ground beef, cook 6-8 minutes until browned, drain excess fat.
  6. 6. Stir in soup mix, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7. Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth.
  8. 8. Layer half the potatoes in prepared dish, overlapping slightly.
  9. 9. Spread beef mixture over potatoes, top with frozen vegetables.
  10. 10. Pour half the soup mixture over beef, sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
  11. 11. Layer remaining potatoes on top, pour remaining soup mixture over.
  12. 12. Dot with butter pieces and cover tightly with foil.
  13. 13. Bake covered 45 minutes, remove foil, top with remaining cheese.
  14. 14. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
  15. 15. Rest 10-15 minutes before serving, garnish with chives.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 4 days. Can be frozen up to 3 months. Recipe doubles well for larger crowds.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g