Description
A comforting casserole of thinly sliced potatoes layered with a savory mushroom-cream-beef filling, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the soup mixture into the skillet with the beef and onion. Stir well.
- Stir in parsley (if using).
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the thinly sliced potatoes with the melted butter.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the potato slices, slightly overlapping.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Top with the remaining potato slices, slightly overlapping.
- Pour any remaining beef mixture over the top layer of potatoes.
- Sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese (if using).
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the casserole rest is crucial for cleaner slices. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives for color.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, beef, potatoes