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Ground Beef Potato Casserole

Ground Beef Potato Casserole

A hearty Ground Beef Potato Casserole made with tender potatoes, ground beef, and melted cheese, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 369 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, chopped into ¼ inch cubes no need to peel
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
  • 1 can (15-oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 375F.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottom pot with a lid, such as a Dutch oven, over medium high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil, beef, and ½ teaspoon salt, breaking the meat apart with a spoon. Cook 5-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove the meat and set aside. To the same pan (no need to wash it first) add 1 teaspoon olive oil, the potatoes, and ½ teaspoon salt. Turn the heat down to medium, cover, and cook until the potatoes are just tender but not falling apart, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently and adding a splash of water if the potatoes start sticking.
  • Add the meat back to the pan and sprinkle with the garlic powder and chili powder. Cook until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Turn off the heat and add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and ½ cup cheese, stirring until well combined.
  • Prepare a 9×16 ceramic baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Carefully transfer the meat potato mixture to the baking dish, smoothing into an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling.

Notes

Optional Topping: minced fresh parsley, sour cream. Perfectly Chopped: This recipe works best if you cut the potatoes small enough. Use a vegetable chopper (if you have one) to get all the potato pieces the same size so they’ll cook evenly. It’s totally doable with a kitchen knife, but the chopper makes quick work of it. Cooking the Potatoes: You want the potatoes to be cooked to just tender on the stovetop, as they won’t cook much more once they go in the oven. Be prepared to add a splash or two of water to the pan throughout the process if the potatoes start to stick. Gluten-Free: Be sure to use a gf Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 645mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef, Casserole, dinner, Ground Beef Potato Casserole, Potatoes
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