Beef Potato Casserole Dish (Printable Format)
A comforting bake of layered beef, sliced potatoes, and herbs finished with melted cheddar cheese.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 2.2 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Liquids
07 - 1 2/3 cups beef broth
→ Pantry & Spices
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if preferred)
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 tsp paprika
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until translucent, about 3 minutes.
03 - Incorporate the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir continuously for 1 minute to cook the flour.
05 - Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
06 - Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the sliced potatoes evenly across the bottom.
07 - Spread half of the prepared beef mixture over the potato layer. Repeat with remaining potatoes and beef mixture in alternating layers.
08 - Pour the whole milk evenly over the layered ingredients. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
09 - Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 50 minutes covered.
10 - Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar on top, and continue baking uncovered for 20 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to brown, and potatoes are tender.
11 - Allow the dish to stand for 10 minutes to set before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the satisfaction of a rich, layered casserole without complicated steps, making it perfect for busy weeknights
- The blend of savory beef and tender potatoes topped with melted cheese always feels like a warm, rewarding hug after a long day
02 -
- Don’t rush slicing the potatoes too thick or they won’t cook evenly—thin slices make all the difference for tenderness and texture
- Removing excess fat from the browned beef keeps the casserole rich but not oily, elevating the final taste noticeably
03 -
- Brown the beef well for maximum flavor; don’t crowd the pan or it will steam instead
- Cover the casserole tightly with foil during the first baking phase to trap steam and ensure soft potatoes