Description
A comforting casserole featuring tender potatoes layered with seasoned ground beef and topped with melted cheese, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder (or extra salt)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and slice the potatoes thinly, making sure they are about 1/8-inch thick.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and break it up as it cooks until browned, then season with salt, pepper, bouillon powder, oregano, and paprika.
- Drain the excess fat and sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture, stirring to combine.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth and milk, stirring constantly until thickened and creamy.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the potatoes, then half of the beef mixture, and repeat for a hearty layering effect.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Uncover, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
For an extra crispy topping, broil the casserole for a minute or two after baking. Use a mix of cheeses for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg