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Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole You'll Love Tonight

This Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole is a comforting dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner meal
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped; yellow onions work best
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; fresh provides the best taste
  • 3 cups Potatoes peeled and diced; Yukon Gold or russet
  • to taste Salt adjust to personal preference
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground adds the best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika can add extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Italian seasoning is a good substitute
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded; mozzarella can be used as an alternative
  • 1 cup Beef Broth chicken or vegetable broth can also be used
  • to taste Fresh Parsley for garnish; can use basil or chives

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef and brown thoroughly, breaking apart as it cooks for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add 3 cups of diced potatoes and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano, mixing well.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of beef broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and let cook for another 2–3 minutes until melted.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after cooking before serving. This helps set the layers and makes serving easier.

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