Description
A comforting, budget‑friendly casserole featuring ground beef, sliced potatoes, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one‑pan dish serves six and delivers hearty flavor in just 15 minutes of prep and 1 hour 15 minutes of bake time. Ideal for families seeking a simple, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced
- 1 (10.5‑oz) can creamy mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6‑8 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the beef and sauté 3‑4 minutes until translucent. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly grease a 9‑by‑13‑inch baking dish and arrange half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer.
- Spread the seasoned beef‑onion mixture evenly over the first potato layer.
- Spoon the creamy mushroom soup over the beef layer and smooth it out.
- Lay the remaining sliced potatoes on top of the soup‑covered meat.
- Pour 1 cup beef broth evenly over the top potato layer.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest 5‑10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add frozen peas or carrots with the potatoes. Use low‑sodium broth to control salt. Let the casserole rest before serving to set the sauce. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
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