🥘 Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
Ingredients
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef
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4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp butter or oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: paprika or herbs for topping
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
2️⃣ Cook the Beef
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Heat butter/oil in a skillet over medium heat
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Sauté onions until soft, add garlic and cook 30 sec
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Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned
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Drain excess fat
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce
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In a bowl, mix soup + milk + 1 cup shredded cheese
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Stir into the cooked beef mixture
4️⃣ Layer the Casserole
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Spread half of the potato slices in the bottom of the dish
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Pour half of the beef mixture over potatoes
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Repeat layers with remaining potatoes and beef mixture
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Sprinkle extra cheese on top
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Optional: dust with paprika or fresh herbs
5️⃣ Bake
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Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes
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Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes more until cheese is golden and potatoes are tender
🌟 Tips
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For faster cooking, parboil potatoes for 5–7 minutes before layering
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Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors
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Add frozen veggies like peas, carrots, or corn for extra nutrition
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Fresh salad or steamed vegetables
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Garlic bread or dinner rolls
If you want, I can also give a one-pan shortcut version where everything cooks together without pre-boiling potatoes—super quick and cheesy!
Do you want me to do that?
