Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this hearty Meat & Potato Casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy sauce, all baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Casserole:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Meat: Brown beef and onion in olive oil. Add garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt butter, stir in flour, then whisk in milk until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
- Layer Casserole: Arrange potatoes in dish, top with beef mixture, sauce, and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake covered for 40 minutes, then uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Try a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for extra flavor.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
- This casserole reheats well and is great for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
