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Delicious Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole

This **Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole** is a **hearty, comforting, and budget-friendly meal** that’s perfect for any night of the week. Layers of **savory ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and a creamy, cheesy sauce** come together in a **baked, golden, and bubbly dish** that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • - ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • - 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced
  • - 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom or cream of cheddar soup
  • - ½ cup sour cream
  • - ½ cup milk
  • - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • - 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • - Large skillet
  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Sharp knife or mandoline slicer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Preheat & Prep**
  2. Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)** and grease a **9x13-inch baking dish**.
  3. #### **Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef**
  4. In a large skillet over **medium heat**, cook **ground beef and diced onion** until browned. Drain excess grease, then stir in **garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme**. Remove from heat.
  5. #### **Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce**
  6. In a bowl, whisk together **cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and garlic powder** until smooth.
  7. #### **Step 4: Layer the Casserole**
  8. Arrange **half of the sliced potatoes** in the baking dish.
  9. Spread **half of the cooked beef** over the potatoes.
  10. Pour **half of the creamy sauce** over the beef.
  11. Sprinkle with **half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese**.
  12. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, beef, sauce, and cheese.
  13. #### **Step 5: Bake the Casserole**
  14. Cover with **foil** and bake for **45 minutes**. Remove foil and bake for an additional **15-20 minutes** until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  15. #### **Step 6: Rest & Serve**
  16. Let the casserole sit for **5-10 minutes** before serving. Garnish with **fresh parsley or green onions** if desired.