Description
Hearty comfort comes alive with this classic meat & potato casserole, blending rustic charm and savory goodness. Layers of tender meat, creamy potatoes, and rich seasonings promise a satisfying meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef or venison
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Vegetables and Dairy:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups (approximately 5 potatoes) thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup stock
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a 1×7 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sauté onions and ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until meat is completely browned and onions are translucent.
- Season the meat mixture with preferred spices, then carefully drain excess fat using a colander.
- Whisk together cream soup, beef stock, and milk in a separate mixing bowl, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Create the first layer in the baking dish by arranging potato slices across the bottom, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently pour half the soup mixture over the potato layer, allowing it to seep between potato pieces.
- Spread half the seasoned meat mixture evenly across the soup-covered potatoes.
- Sprinkle half the cheese over the meat layer, creating a consistent coverage.
- Repeat layering process with remaining potatoes, soup mixture, meat, and cheese.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil, making sure the greased side faces downward to prevent sticking.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, checking potato tenderness with a fork.
- Remove foil during the last 15 minutes of cooking to allow cheese to develop a golden brown crust.
Notes
- Choose lean ground meat to reduce overall fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda for enhanced flavor complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, replace condensed soup with homemade cream sauce using cornstarch as a thickener.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg