Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole delivers the ultimate comfort food experience with a perfect balance of protein, starch, and fat. The thinly sliced potatoes absorb savory juices from the meat while the sharp cheddar binds every layer together, ensuring a structured and flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef (90/10)
2.5 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 large Yellow Onio
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1.5 cups Whole Milk
2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil or butter
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until the beef is thoroughly cooked and the onions are translucent
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring for two minutes
- Slowly add milk while stirring to create a sauce that thickens slightly
- Wash and peel potatoes, then slice into 1/8-inch thick rounds
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half of the beef mixture and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat layers and finish with cheese on top
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly
- Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Grate cheese from a block for better melting.
Avoid excessive soaking of potatoes to maintain starch for thickening the sauce.
Adjust oven temperature if top browns too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg