Ground Beef and Potato Casserole Recipe
Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for feeding a crowd. This casserole combines tender potatoes, flavorful ground beef, caramelized onions, and gooey melted cheese for a deliciously comforting one-dish meal. Easy to prepare and budget-friendly, this recipe is a surefire hit for gatherings or family dinners.
Servings: 8
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Frying pan
- 8x12 Baking dish
- Foil
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 onions
- 8 potatoes
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 package shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Peel and quarter the onions. Use a food processor with a slicing disk to slice them thinly.
- Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
- Peel and quarter the potatoes. Slice them using the same food processor disk and set aside in a bowl.
- Season the ground beef with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Press it evenly into the bottom of an 8x12 baking dish to form a flat layer.
- Spread the sautéed onions evenly over the ground beef.
- Sprinkle the sliced potatoes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Add mayo to the bowl of potatoes and toss to coat.
- Layer the mayo-coated potatoes over the onions.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use seasoned salt or garlic powder in the beef layer.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 1236mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg