This Meat and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a complete and satisfying meal. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy sauce topped with cheese make this dish irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups cream of mushroom soup (leftover homemade soup or 1 can of cream of mushroom soup)
- 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, paprika, or rosemary (optional)
- 1 pound lean ground beef or venison
- 1 onion, chopped
- ½ cup stock (any kind)
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
- 3 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 5 potatoes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease an 11×7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook Beef: In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onions, optional seasonings, and pepper until the beef is crumbly and browned. Discard any excess fat.
- Make Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, stock, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Layer Ingredients:
- Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour about a quarter of the soup mixture over the potatoes.
- Scatter half of the browned beef and half of the shredded cheese over the soup.
- Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes at room temperature. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes:
- If you want to make this dish gluten-free, ensure that all ingredients, particularly the cream of mushroom soup, are certified gluten-free.
- For added flavor, consider topping with fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.
This Meat and Potato Casserole is sure to become a favorite, bringing comfort and satisfaction with every bite. Enjoy your meal!
