Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey for a leaner version)
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup (or homemade mushroom gravy)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for added flavor)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and slice potatoes into thin, even rounds. Dice the onion and mince garlic. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Layer sliced potatoes at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread a portion of cooked ground beef mixture over the potatoes. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of potatoes on top.
- Pour cream of mushroom soup evenly over the layered casserole. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to allow cheese to melt and brown. Check tenderness of potatoes with a fork.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot, accompanied by vegetables or a simple salad.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey or chicken as a healthier alternative to beef.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or paprika to the beef mixture.
- Ensure potatoes are sliced evenly for uniform cooking.
- You can prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 88mg