Beef and Potato Casserole
This cozy, no-fuss casserole layers seasoned browned ground beef with thinly sliced potatoes and gooey cheddar for a warm, comforting dinner the whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 90/10) Works well for flavor
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing if using very lean beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced Yukon Gold or russet; sweet potato works as a variation
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese Sharp or mild
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 0.5 cup beef broth or water Beef broth adds more flavor
- 0.25 cup milk Optional, for extra creaminess
- to garnish fresh parsley Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add olive oil if using. Crumble in the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- If using higher-fat beef, drain excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the thin potato slices over the beef in an even single layer. Season the potato layer with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan over the potatoes. Pour beef broth (or water) around the edges of the casserole.
- Drizzle milk over the top if using.
Cooking
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.
Notes
This casserole stores and reheats well. Leftovers can also be used for wraps or stuffed peppers. Consider using any extra beef mixture to make ground beef tacos for a fun taco-night twist.