Description
A heartwarming casserole featuring layers of hearty potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheese, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup milk (optional, for creaminess)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat, then add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions are soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- In the prepared baking dish, spread the cooked beef mixture evenly.
- Layer thinly sliced potatoes over the beef, sprinkling with salt, pepper, dried Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan.
- Pour beef broth around the edges of the casserole, then cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for a few moments and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or different proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg