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Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake

A thick slice of Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake Comfort Food with a bubbly, browned cheese topping.
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A hearty, simple casserole featuring seasoned ground beef layered with sliced potatoes and topped with melted cheese. This is classic comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
  • 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute more.
  4. In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Stir in half (1/2 cup) of the cheddar cheese until combined.
  5. Spread half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  7. Layer the remaining potatoes over the beef mixture.
  8. Pour the soup and milk mixture evenly over the top layer of potatoes.
  9. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and all of the Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  12. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For quicker cooking, you can microwave the potato slices for 3 minutes before layering them in the dish.
  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup if desired.
  • Use pre-shredded potatoes for a faster prep time, though fresh potatoes give a better texture.

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