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Ground Beef Potato Casserole

This Ground Beef Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, layering savory seasoned ground beef with creamy, cheesy potatoes, baked to golden perfection. It's a satisfying one-dish meal that's surprisingly easy to prepare, perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced about 6 cups
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Cooking spray

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Spoon
  • fork
  • Oven
  • Pot holders or oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the potatoes are evenly coated.
  6. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Carefully arrange the potato mixture over the ground beef layer.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the potato layer.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, slice potatoes thinly and evenly. Experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or Gruyere. The casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking; add 10-15 minutes to the baking time. For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the ground beef. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.