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Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole: A Cozy Family Favorite

This Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole is a comforting, customizable dish that the whole family loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner choice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion preferably yellow or red
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic fresh minced, or garlic powder
  • 4 medium Potatoes russet or Yukon Gold, sweet potatoes are optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika/cayenne for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1-2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella/Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Add diced potatoes, salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, stir, and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Once the potatoes are tender, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting. Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.

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