This potato and ground beef casserole is the weeknight hero your family will ask for again and again — thinly sliced potatoes layered with savory beef, a creamy sauce, and a golden cheese crust. It is hearty, budget-friendly, and baked in one dish for easy cleanup. If you love comforting bakes, also try our Potato and Minced Meat Shepherd’s Pie and Baked Cabbage Steaks with Beef and Mushrooms.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) potatoes, thinly sliced
- 500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- salt, pepper, dried herbs
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with the onion; stir in the tomato paste, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Layer half the potatoes in a greased baking dish, spread the beef over them, then top with the remaining potatoes.
- Pour over the cream, cover with foil, and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 40 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 15 more minutes until golden and bubbling.
Tips
- Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly so they cook through — a mandoline makes this effortless.
- For food safety, make sure the beef is fully cooked — the USDA recommends 160°F (71°C) for ground beef.
- Let the casserole rest 10 minutes after baking so the layers set and slice cleanly. Allrecipes has more ideas for make-ahead casseroles.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 156 kcal, protein 9 g, fat 8 g, carbs 12 g