Description
This hearty meat and potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and a creamy sauce topped with gooey melted cheese make it a family favorite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef or venison
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp each of any of these (optional): garlic powder, paprika, rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 5 potatoes)
1 1/2 cups cream of mushroom soup (or 1 can, may affect gluten-free status)
1/2 cup stock (any kind)
1/4 cup milk or cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F and grease an 11×7-inch glass baking dish.
- Cook Meat: In a skillet, cook the chopped onion and ground meat over medium heat until browned. Add garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, stock, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour some soup mixture over the potatoes, then add half of the cooked meat and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake: Cover with greased aluminum foil (greased side down) and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Slice potatoes thinly (about 1/8 inch) for even cooking.
For a gluten-free option, use a homemade white sauce or gluten-free cream soup.
Add veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for extra nutrients.
For a spicy kick, mix in cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: ~530 kcal
