Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
If you don't have a lot in your pantry, this ground beef and potato casserole recipe is perfect! It's a cheesy, homestyle favorite and uncomplicated comfort food at its best.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled & diced, see note
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- Salt & pepper to taste, see note
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk 2% recommended
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position.
- Add the potatoes to a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
- Add the beef and onions to a skillet and cook, breaking the meat up with your spoon as you go along, until browned (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- To the skillet, add in the garlic and frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Season with some salt & pepper and transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.
- In a medium prep bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and half of the cheddar cheese together.
- Pour the sauce mixture over top of the beef and potatoes, then stir and arrange it in an even layer.
- Cover the casserole tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Take the foil off, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the potatoes are tender.
- Let it sit for 5-10 minutes prior to serving, then season with extra salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
- Aim for the potatoes to be cut into approx. 1/3" cubes. If they're bigger than 1/2", you will need to bake the casserole for longer so they cook through.
- This recipe is quite kid friendly as written. You can kick up the flavor a bit by subbing the salt & pepper for Tony's seasoning. Seasoning salt works great too. Or try serving with some hot sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1585IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 3mg
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