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