About This Recipe
Meat and potato casserole is a baked dish featuring layered ground meat and sliced potatoes. This oven-baked recipe requires approximately 15 minutes of preparation time and 1 hour of cooking time. It yields 6 servings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses readily available ingredients
- Provides complete protein and complex carbohydrates
- Suitable for family dinners and meal prep
- Minimal active cooking time required
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Slice potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking into crumbles.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to skillet. Cook until onions soften (3-4 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- In separate bowl, combine condensed soup, beef broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk until smooth.
- Arrange half of potato slices in single layer on bottom of baking dish.
- Spread entire meat mixture evenly over potatoes.
- Arrange remaining potato slices over meat layer in overlapping pattern.
- Pour soup mixture evenly over potatoes, covering completely.
- Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
FAQ
Can I substitute the ground beef?
Ground turkey, pork, or lamb can be used with similar cooking times.
Can I use other potatoes?
Yukon Gold potatoes are suitable substitutes. Avoid waxy varieties like red potatoes.
How can I make this gluten-free?
Use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and verify beef broth is gluten-free.
You Must Know
- Uniform potato thickness ensures even cooking
- Draining excess fat prevents greasiness
- Resting period allows liquids to redistribute
- Internal temperature should reach 160°F for ground beef
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 4 days
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before reheating
- Reheat in oven at 350°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Microwave reheating may result in uneven texture