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A delicious plate of Ground Beef Potato Casserole

Ground Beef Potato Casserole

A hearty and comforting casserole featuring layers of seasoned beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1 cucchiaino salt
  • 1 cucchiaino black pepper
  • 1 cucchiaino paprika

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mandolin

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cook until soft. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Drain excess fat.
  3. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes using a mandolin or sharp knife. Keep slices as uniform as possible for even cooking.
  4. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom. Add half of the beef mixture. Repeat layers once more.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top of the layered mixture.
  6. Pour milk evenly over the entire casserole and dot the top with cubes of butter.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes to the beef mixture. This casserole can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days before baking.