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Creamy Baked Potato and Ground Beef Casserole

A hearty and warming casserole combining layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2600

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound ground beef 80% lean recommended
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups beef broth

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with sour cream, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir well.
Layering and Baking
  1. Layer half of the thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of the greased casserole dish.
  2. Spread half of the creamy beef mixture over the potatoes.
  3. Repeat the layering with the remaining potatoes and beef mixture.
  4. Pour the beef broth carefully over the entire casserole.
  5. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  6. After 1 hour, remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheese on top, returning it to the oven for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish is perfect for chilly nights and potlucks. Leftovers are great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.