Description
This easy beef and potato casserole is a cozy one-dish family dinner made with ground beef, sliced potatoes, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or make-ahead dinners with minimal cleanup and big comfort-food flavor.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
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¾ cup milk
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½ cup chopped onion
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Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion to the beef and cook for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant
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Mix soup and milk in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Layer potatoes evenly in the baking dish, then spoon beef mixture on top.
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Pour sauce evenly over the casserole. Cover tightly with foil.
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Bake for 45 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
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Top with cheese, uncover, and bake 10–15 minutes more until melted and bubbly
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Rest 5 minutes before serving so layers set nicely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 403
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 22g