Potatoes and Ground Beef Casserole
This comforting Potatoes and Ground Beef Casserole layers tender sliced potatoes with seasoned ground beef, onion, garlic, and a creamy mushroom sauce, then finishes with melted shredded cheese.
Equipment
- skillet For browning the ground beef, onion, and garlic.
- baking dish For layering and baking the casserole.
- aluminum foil For covering the casserole during the first hour of baking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix until well combined.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, followed by half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Cover the casserole while the potatoes cook, then remove the foil and add the shredded cheese during the final 15 minutes for a melted, golden topping. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.