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Cheesy Beef and Potato Casserole

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A rich, comforting casserole loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and a blanket of melted cheese — this is the kind of meal that has everyone scraping the dish clean!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 512

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes about 3 medium, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more for layering
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion and cook, breaking up the beef, until fully browned and the onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper and cook for 1 more minute. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and sour cream until fully combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the potatoes and spread evenly.
  5. Layer the remaining potatoes on top, season lightly again, and then spread the remaining beef mixture evenly over the top.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top. Return to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 310mgIron: 3.8mg

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F oven covered with foil for 15-20 minutes. To freeze, cool completely and wrap tightly; freeze for up to 3 months.
Lighter swap: Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef, and use plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream for a more nutritious, lower-fat version that still tastes absolutely amazing.
Sodium tip: Use low-sodium beef broth and a reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup to lower the overall sodium content without losing any of that great flavor. Taste before adding extra salt.

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