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Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is a comforting dish that brings joy to family dinners with minimal prep time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 large Onion use yellow or white onions as alternatives
  • 2 cloves Garlic or 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
  • 500 g Lean Ground Beef substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
  • 2 tbsp Plain Flour or 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with cold water for gluten-free
  • 500 ml Beef Stock can use chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce for gluten-free
  • 200 g Tomato Purée ketchup can be a quick workaround
  • 1 tbsp Dried Mixed Herbs substitute with Italian seasoning if needed
  • 200 g Frozen Peas or Sweetcorn optional
  • 200 g Mature Cheddar Cheese can swap with Gruyère
  • 200 g Mozzarella Cheese use provolone as an alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
To Top It Off
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • oven-safe dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan) and par-boil sliced potatoes in salted water for 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart and browning for 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. Sprinkle flour over, combine, and then slowly pour in stock while stirring. Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato purée, and herbs. Simmer until thickened.
  5. In a greased oven-safe dish, layer half of the potatoes, the beef mixture, and top with remaining potatoes.
  6. Mix cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and sprinkle over the casserole.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or leaner protein options for a healthier twist.

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