Description
A hearty one-pan casserole with browned ground beef, thin potato layers, and melted cheddar cheese. Savory beef broth, milk, and aromatic spices create a rich, budget-friendly meal perfect for families.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
4 medium potatoes (sliced 1/8-inch thick)
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat
Add chopped onion and cook until translucent
Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder
Layer potato slices in the baking dish
Pour beef broth into the dish
Spread seasoned ground beef evenly over potatoes
Top with grated cheddar cheese
Pour milk over the cheese
Bake for 50 minutes, until potatoes are tender and top is golden
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure beef reaches 160°F for food safety
For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey
Russet potatoes hold up best, but Yukon Gold offers more buttery flavor
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Low-Carb Comfort Dinner Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 casserole portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg