Description
Homemade Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is the ultimate easy dinner idea for busy families. This comforting, cheesy casserole layers seasoned ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melty cheddar for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or make-ahead freezer meals. Whether you’re craving classic comfort food or searching for new family-friendly dinner ideas, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Great for a quick breakfast-for-dinner twist or as a hearty lunch, this one-pan wonder checks all the boxes for easy recipes and tasty food ideas!
Ingredients
4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes (about 3 large russets to make 4 cups). Toss them in a bowl with melted butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle flour and paprika over the beef mixture, stir to coat. Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, and let thicken for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Layer half the potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon half the beef mixture over the potatoes. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
6. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
Slice potatoes thin and even for best cooking results.
Swap in ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add extra veggies (like corn, peas, or carrots) for more flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy dinner, ground beef casserole, potato casserole, comfort food, make ahead, meal prep, freezer meal, family dinner, one pan meal, cheesy casserole