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Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

This cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Like cheeseburger au gratin potatoes, this will become a favorite. It’s filled with tender potatoes, ground beef, onions, cheese, and a creamy mushroom sauce.

Why I love this recipe

This hearty ground beef casserole with potatoes has just 6 ingredients plus salt and pepper, 7 steps, and serves 2 – 3 people.

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole in a baking dish.
Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

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Substitutions

Try using cream of chicken or cream of celery instead of cream of mushroom soup.

You can use different types of ground meat like ground chicken or ground turkey instead of ground beef.

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How to make Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a cutting board, slice the potatoes and dice the onions.

sliced potato and diced onion on two cutting boards.

Step 2 – In a skillet, brown the ground beef, onions, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the grease and set aside.

ground beef and onion cooking in a skillet.

Step 3 – In a bowl stir together the cream of mushroom soup, ground beef mixture, and the onion powder.

ground beef and cream of mushroom soup mixed in a bowl.

Step 4 – In a greased 8×8″ casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the peeled and sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish, and 1/2 of the ground beef mixture, followed by 1/2 cup of the cheese. Then sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and repeat this 1 time.  

potato slices topped with ground beef, pepper, and cheese in a casserole dish.

Step 5 – Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.

Step 6 – Check the potatoes to ensure they are tender at this time, then keep them uncovered and sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Step 7 – Bake for an additional 2-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole in a baking dish.
Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

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Ground Beef and Potato Casserole in a baking dish.

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

This cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Like cheeseburger au gratin potatoes, this will become a favorite. It’s filled with tender potatoes, ground beef, onions, cheese, and a creamy mushroom sauce. This hearty ground beef casserole with potatoes has just 6 ingredients plus salt and pepper, 7 steps, and serves 2 people.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 545 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato (or 2 medium) (peeled or unpeeled)
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ¼ onion
  • 10 ¾ ounce cream of mushroom soup
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a cutting board, slice the potatoes and dice the onion.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef, diced onions, salt, and pepper until the pink color in the meat is gone. Drain the grease and set aside.
  • In a bowl stir together the cream of mushroom soup, ground beef mixture, and the onion powder.
  • In a greased 8×8" baking dish, layer 1/2 of the peeled and sliced potatoes, and 1/2 of the ground beef mixture, followed by 1/2 cup of the cheese. Then sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and repeat this 1 time.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Check the potatoes to ensure they are tender at this time, then keep them uncovered and sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 2-5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 32gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1338mgPotassium: 688mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 567IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 430mgIron: 3mg
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Monday 3rd of June 2024

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