Description
This Meat & Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines layers of ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, tender potatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Casserole Layers:
- 3 cups thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Onion and Beef: In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened. Add ground beef, season, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare Soup Mixture: Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer Casserole: Grease a baking dish, layer potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake covered for 50–55 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Uncover, bake for 10 more minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
- Add sour cream for extra richness.
- Casserole can be assembled ahead and baked later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
