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Potato and Ground Beef Casserole

A classic comfort dish featuring layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and creamy soup, perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
  • 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work well.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Yellow or white onion recommended.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to substitute with other cheeses.
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup Can substitute with cream of chicken or homemade white sauce.
  • 1/2 cup milk Use any milk or non-dairy alternative.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust to personal preference.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the beef and onion.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk.
Assembly
  1. In a greased baking dish, arrange half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom.
  2. Spread half of the cooked beef mixture over the potatoes, followed by half of the soup mixture. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  2. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Add frozen peas, carrots, or corn for extra nutrition. You can also use different cheeses or add spices like garlic powder or red pepper flakes.