A comforting and easy-to-make casserole with layers of ground beef, potatoes, creamy sauce, and cheese — perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1½ pounds ground beef
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4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
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1 medium onion, diced (optional)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup milk
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain grease and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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(Optional) Sauté diced onion until soft.
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In a bowl, whisk together soup and milk until smooth.
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Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Top with half the beef and half the soup mixture.
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Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
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Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and dot with butter if using.
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Cover with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes.
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Uncover and bake for 10–15 more minutes to brown the top.
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.