Description
A hearty one-pan casserole with layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 3. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- 4. Add ground beef, breaking up with spoon. Cook 8-10 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 5. Season beef with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, paprika, thyme, and garlic powder.
- 6. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth.
- 7. Stir 1 cup cheddar cheese into soup mixture.
- 8. Layer half the potatoes in baking dish, overlapping slightly. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
- 9. Spread beef mixture over potatoes evenly.
- 10. Pour half the soup mixture over beef layer.
- 11. Layer remaining potatoes on top and season.
- 12. Pour remaining soup mixture over top layer of potatoes.
- 13. Dot with butter pieces.
- 14. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- 15. Remove foil and bake 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- 16. Top with remaining cheeses and bake 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- 17. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
- 18. Garnish with fresh chives.
Notes
Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat gently in oven or microwave. Can be frozen up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g