Recipe #7743

Hearty Homestead Beef & Potato Bake

Difficulty: Low

Time: 1h 25m

Cost: Medium ($$)

Ingredients

Ground Beef 1 lb (900g)

Medium Yellow Onion 1, chopped

Garlic Cloves 2, minced

Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) 4-5 medium, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)

Cream of Mushroom Soup (condensed) 1 can (10.5 oz / 298g)

Whole Milk 1/2 cup

Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 cups, divided

Olive Oil 1 tbsp

Kosher Salt 1 tsp

Black Pepper 1/2 tsp

Smoked Paprika 1/2 tsp (for topping)

Fresh Parsley or Green Onions 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

In a large bowl, combine the browned beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Stir thoroughly until well combined.

Arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Spread half of the beef and soup mixture evenly over the potato layer.

Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.

Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and then top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Dust evenly with smoked paprika.

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.

Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onions, if desired.

About This Dish

This Hearty Homestead Beef & Potato Bake is the quintessential comfort food, a robust and satisfying casserole that brings families together. It features savory seasoned ground beef layered with tender sliced potatoes, all bound together in a rich, creamy sauce, and crowned with a generous blanket of melted sharp cheddar cheese. Originating from classic American home cooking, this dish is celebrated for its simplicity and hearty appeal, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a comforting centerpiece for any gathering. It's a true one-dish wonder that embodies warmth and traditional flavors.

Inspiration

Inspired by timeless American diner food and classic 'meat and potatoes' family meals, designed to provide maximum comfort and flavor with minimal fuss. It's a nod to resourceful home cooks who turned simple ingredients into cherished, satisfying dishes.

Health Information

This casserole is a significant source of protein from the ground beef and cheese, contributing to muscle maintenance and satiety. Potatoes offer complex carbohydrates for energy, along with potassium and Vitamin C. However, due to the ground beef, cheese, and cream soup, this dish can be high in saturated fat and sodium. To lighten it, consider using extra-lean ground beef, reduced-fat cheese, a lower-sodium cream soup, or substituting a homemade white sauce, and incorporating more vegetables like peas, corn, or bell peppers.

Prompt: Hamburger Potato Casserole

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