Description
This southwest ground beef potato casserole blends tender diced potatoes with seasoned smoked beef, tangy green chiles, and a rich enchilada sauce, all topped with melted cheese that browns to a golden crust. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers hearty comfort, bold Southwest flavor, and a satisfying cheesy finish in under an hour, making it an ideal family‑friendly dinner that’s quick, affordable, and delicious. Serve it with refried beans and avocado salsa for extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 1 can green chiles
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine diced potatoes, green chiles, enchilada sauce, and cooked beef. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 45‑50 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Serve with a side of refried beans
- a fresh salad
- or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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