Description
Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole One Pan Dinner! Hearty, cheesy, and comforting, this one-pan casserole delivers classic flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup frozen peas or corn for added veggies
- Fresh chives or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in sour cream and milk until creamy and combined.
- Layer thinly sliced potatoes over the beef mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chives or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- You can assemble the casserole ahead and refrigerate overnight; bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 45–60 minutes when ready to bake.
- For extra vegetables, stir in ½ cup frozen peas or corn before layering the potatoes.
- To reduce fat, use lean ground beef (85% lean) and skim milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Stovetop browning and oven baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 420 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 750 mg
- Fat: Approximately 22 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 38 g
- Fiber: Approximately 4 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 110 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole, One Pan Dinner, Easy Casserole, Potato Casserole, Beef and Potatoes, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner