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Ground Beef and Potato Casserole Recipe

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This Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes and seasoned ground beef in a rich, gravy-like sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and filling meal baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Beef Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter or cooking oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (1g) fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) bouillon powder (or substitute with salt)
  • 1 teaspoon (2-3g) ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (1-2g) oregano
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) flour
  • 1 cup (236ml) beef broth
  • ½ cup (118ml) milk

Topping

  • 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
  2. Prepare Potatoes: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes as uniformly as possible to ensure they cook evenly throughout the casserole.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and fresh thyme. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through, then season with salt, black pepper, bouillon powder, oregano, and paprika. Stir well to combine all flavors.
  5. Thicken Mixture: Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir well, cooking for about 1 minute to toast the flour.
  6. Add Liquids: Gradually pour in the beef broth and milk while stirring constantly. Continue to cook the mixture until it thickens to a gravy-like consistency, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Layer Casserole: Grease a 9"x13" baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Arrange half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom, then layer half of the beef mixture over the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining potato slices and beef mixture.
  8. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  9. Add Cheese and Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  10. Cool and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a beefier casserole, feel free to double the ground beef quantity.
  • Make sure potato slices are as thin and uniform as possible for even cooking.
  • Use low-fat milk if you prefer a lighter version of the sauce.
  • Ground black pepper and bouillon powder can be adjusted or omitted depending on your taste and dietary needs.
  • This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and reheated in the oven for a convenient meal.

Find it online: https://cozyplatter.com/ground-beef-and-potato-casserole-recipe/