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Close-up view of a serving of Ground Beef Potato Casserole with layers of seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, melted golden cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream, garnished with fresh chives.

Ground Beef Potato Casserole

This hearty Ground Beef Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — layers of seasoned beef, creamy sauce, and tender potatoes baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz can
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
Topping (Optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the meat is browned and the onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish. Add half of the beef mixture, then pour half of the sauce over it. Repeat layers.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version or add mixed vegetables for extra nutrition. This casserole also reheats beautifully — perfect for leftovers!