Easy Beef Potato Casserole for Busy Weeknights
This one-pan cheesy ground beef and potato casserole is a hearty, comforting dinner loaded with savory beef, tender potatoes, and bubbling cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cheddar soup (or homemade)
- 1 cup milk or broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain fat. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Stir in soup and milk/broth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Layer half the potatoes in the dish, then half the beef mixture, and half the cheese.
- Repeat layers. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- Swap in cooked bacon, spinach, or peas for variation.
- Use homemade sauce for a cleaner option.