🥘 Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is a hearty, comforting meal that combines ground beef, potatoes, and melty cheese in a creamy, baked dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. 🧀🥔
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: paprika or Italian seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
- Drain excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Prepare the cheese sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Assemble the casserole
- Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Top with half the ground beef mixture.
- Pour half the cheese sauce over it.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and sauce.
- Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top.
- Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
- Serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🌟 Tips
- Faster version: Use pre-cooked or frozen diced potatoes.
- Extra flavor: Add green bell pepper or mushrooms to the beef mixture.
- Low-carb option: Substitute potatoes with cauliflower florets.
✅ This casserole is rich, cheesy, and filling—perfect for meal prep or a comforting family dinner.
I can also provide a 5-step shortcut version using only 10 ingredients that cooks in under an hour.
