Go Back
–+ servings
A hearty layered ground beef and potatoes casserole with ground beef and tender potatoes, topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley.

ground beef and potatoes casserole

A cozy, budget-friendly ground beef and potatoes casserole made with layers of seasoned ground beef, thin-sliced potatoes, creamy sauce, and melty cheese. Inspired by a hungry seven-year-old and perfected through family cooking traditions, this dish is hearty, customizable, and pure comfort in every bite.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 19 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Casserole
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Family Style
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Lean ground beef -
  • 1 medium Yellow onion - Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper -
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder -
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce -
Potatoes
  • 3–4 large Russet potatoes - Thinly sliced
  • 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes - Optional mix
  • 2 medium Red potatoes - Optional mix
  • Salt & pepper -For seasoning layers
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika -For seasoning layers
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream -
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup - 10.5 oz
  • ½ cup Beef broth -
Cheese
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese - Shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella - Shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan - Optional
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ cup Bacon bits - Cooked
  • 1 cup Bell peppers - Diced
  • 1 cup Mushrooms - Sliced

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Glass recommended)
  • 1 Large Skillet (For browning beef)
  • 1 Mandoline or sharp knife (For uniform potato slices)
  • 1 Mixing Bowls (Medium & large)
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons (-)
  • 1 Wooden Spoon (For breaking apart beef)

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
    A golden, bubbly potato casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and sprinkled with fresh parsley.
  4. Season beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Drain excess fat from the skillet and set beef mixture aside.

Nutrition

Serving: 280gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 27gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!