Description
This cheesy ground beef and potato casserole is a warm, comforting family dinner made with simple ingredients. I layer tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese, then bake everything until golden and bubbling. It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Potatoes
- Onio
- Garlic
- Cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- Milk or cream
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- PaprikE
Instructions
- I preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- I peel and thinly slice the potatoes, then set them aside in water.
- I heat olive oil in a pan, cook the onion until soft, then add garlic and ground beef.
- I season the beef with salt, pepper, and paprika and cook until browned.
- I drain the potatoes and pat them dry.
- I layer potatoes, beef, and cheese in the baking dish, seasoning each layer lightly.
- I pour milk or cream around the edges.
- I cover and bake until the potatoes are tender, then uncover and bake until golden.
- I rest the casserole before serving.
Notes
- I always season every layer for the best flavor.
- I grate cheese fresh for better melting.
- I let the casserole rest 10 minutes so it slices cleanly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food / Home-Style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg