Description
This homemade ground beef and potato casserole recipe is a cozy, family-friendly dinner idea made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, savory ground beef, and a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight meals or make-ahead freezer dinners, it’s hearty, comforting, and simple to make.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until fully cooked. Drain the grease.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef, and sauté until soft and fragrant.
3. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom.
5. Spread half the beef mixture over the potatoes. Top with half the shredded cheese.
6. Repeat with remaining potatoes, beef, and cheese. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the top.
7. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
9. Let it rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for best texture.
Add extra veggies like peas or spinach for more nutrition.
Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg