Creamy Ground Beef and Potato Bake: A Comforting Family Favorite
A creamy and hearty dish that combines ground beef and potatoes into a delicious bake, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the onion until translucent.
- Add the ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until browned.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, followed by the beef mixture, then the remaining potatoes.
- Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.