Description
A delicious and hearty Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake that combines layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the sour cream and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes, followed by half of the sour cream mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, and sour cream mixture.
- Top the final layer with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the dish cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, substitute half of the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Add vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach to the beef mixture for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg