Description
A rustic ground beef and potato bake, perfect for family gatherings and nostalgic dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 medium-sized Russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- French fried onions (for topping)
- Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the lean ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix the cream of mushroom soup with the sour cream in a bowl, seasoning it with salt and pepper.
- Layer the Russet potatoes in the greased dish, seasoning each layer lightly.
- Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the beef layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden-brown.
- Top with French fried onions and return to the oven for 5 minutes until crispy.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Customize with additional vegetables or spices according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, ground beef, potatoes, comfort food, family meal