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Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole

Comforting Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, filled with tender potatoes, seasoned beef, and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes can substitute with Yukon Gold or red potatoes
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded, can use Monterey Jack or Colby
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with cream cheese or heavy cream
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and dice the Russet potatoes into small, uniform cubes.
  3. Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
  5. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Cook until browned.
  6. Stir in the beef broth and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes with the beef mixture, half of the cheddar cheese, and sour cream.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor. To maintain creaminess when reheating, add a splash of beef broth.

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