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Ground Beef Potato Casserole

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A comforting and hearty casserole made with layers of ground beef, Yukon gold potatoes, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1.1 kilograms Yukon gold potatoes, washed
  • 900 grams lean ground beef
  • 240 millilitres sweet yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 300 grams cream of mushroom soup
  • 240 millilitres half and half
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 340 grams Colby jack cheese, freshly shredded, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, half and half, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  5. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a greased casserole dish.
  6. Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes, followed by half of the soup mixture.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, and soup mixture.
  8. Top with half of the shredded Colby jack cheese.
  9. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil, add the remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
  • Feel free to substitute the Colby jack cheese with your favorite cheese.
  • This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

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