Description
Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole is a hearty, flavorful, one-pan dinner that combines tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a melty cheese topping, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This easy-to-make casserole is ideal for busy weeknights and family dinners, offering a comforting combination of proteins and carbs in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably healthy ground beef)
- 4 large potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare all ingredients: thinly slice potatoes, chop onion, and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in a baking dish. Layer the sliced potatoes over the beef, overlapping slightly. Pour sour cream over the potatoes and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced potatoes for faster cooking and easy layering.
- Experiment with different cheese blends for varied flavors.
- You can prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.
- For a crunchier crust, sprinkle crushed crackers or breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg