Description
This hearty Ground Beef Potato Casserole is a comforting, layered dish featuring browned ground beef, thinly sliced russet potatoes, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection with aromatic onions and garlic, it’s an easy, satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups thinly sliced russet potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Pantry
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Brown the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook it until it is fully browned, breaking up clumps as it cooks.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion softens and the mixture is fragrant. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Soup Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1 cup milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Layer the Casserole – Part 1: Evenly spread 2 cups of the thinly sliced potatoes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then, spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes. Spoon one-third of the soup mixture evenly over the beef layer.
- Layer the Casserole – Part 2: Add the remaining 2 cups of sliced potatoes as the next layer. Top this with the remaining beef mixture. Pour the remaining soup mixture evenly over everything to ensure moisture.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top of the casserole for a cheesy crust.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to allow the potatoes to cook through and flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered and Finish: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. This step browns the cheese topping and ensures the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Then slice and serve warm for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced potatoes to ensure even cooking within the baking time.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially if using a low-sodium soup.
- Letting the casserole rest helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika or fresh herbs to the beef mixture.
- Make sure to cover the casserole during most of the baking to keep it moist and prevent cheese from burning.
