Description
A comforting and hearty ground beef and potato casserole packed with flavor and protein, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling and slicing them thinly.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, bouillon powder, oregano, and paprika.
- Drain excess fat, then sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually stir in beef broth and milk, cooking until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the potatoes, followed by half of the beef mixture. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and beef.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Perfect side with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg