Description
Looking for the best easy dinner ideas? This cheesy ground beef and potato casserole is quick, simple, and family-friendly! Layered with savory beef, soft potatoes, and creamy cheese sauce, it’s one of the best healthy comfort food meals for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4–5 yellow potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, then drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, broth, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Slowly add milk, whisking until thickened. Stir in both cheeses until smooth.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the dish, then spread the beef mixture on top.
- Top with remaining potatoes and pour cheese sauce evenly over everything.
- Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 more until golden.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for evenly thin potatoes.
- Make-ahead friendly just reheat before serving.
- Try ground turkey or sausage for a variation.
- Leftovers taste great the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American