Description
Beef Potato Casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Hearty layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that hugs your taste buds with warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder
Optional Add-ins:
- Frozen peas or corn
- Diced green bell pepper
- Crumbled cooked bacon
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet at medium heat (375°F). Season with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Drain all excess fat completely.
- Whisk 1 can of cream of mushroom soup with ½ cup milk until completely smooth and integrated.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread a single layer of 6 thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom.
- Distribute ⅓ of the browned beef evenly over the potato layer. Sprinkle ½ cup diced onions and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Drizzle ⅓ of the soup mixture across the current layer. Repeat layering process two more times, ensuring the final top layer has cheese.
- Cover casserole with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, removing foil during the final 15 minutes to allow cheese to golden.
- Remove from oven and let casserole rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Choose ground beef with a moderate fat content (80/20) for the best flavor and texture in your casserole.
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- For a healthier version, substitute cream of mushroom soup with a low-fat cream soup or homemade white sauce made with vegetable broth.
- If your family prefers extra cheesy dishes, sprinkle an additional layer of cheese on top during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a golden, melted finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Beef
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg