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Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole

Comforting Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole is a comforting meal perfect for cozy nights, featuring layers of beef, potatoes, and cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
  • 4 cups Potatoes Use Yukon Gold or Russet, diced uniformly.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chop finely.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince for flavor.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Monterey Jack or Colby.
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Can swap for cream cheese or heavy cream.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Chicken broth can be used instead.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and dice the potatoes and chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned.
  4. Pour in beef broth, simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Combine diced potatoes with the beef mixture. Fold in sour cream and half of the cheese.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
  9. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep and can be customized with different proteins or vegetables.

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