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Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

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A simple, budget-friendly, one-pan casserole with layers of ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, condensed soup, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  6. Top with the remaining sliced potatoes.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  10. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a from-scratch sauce, combine 1 can (10.5 oz) of evaporated milk with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
  • You can add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time if baking from cold.

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