Description
A hearty, budget-friendly one-pan dish made with layers of ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese. This comforting casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (¼-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup milk (optional)
For Seasoning & Cheese:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish. Top with half the beef mixture and half the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
- Pour beef broth and milk (if using) evenly over the layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef.
- Thin slicing is key—use a mandoline slicer if needed.
- You can double the cheese if you’re feeling extra cheesy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
