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Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is a satisfying one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 452

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes cut into 1 cm or ½" cubes
  • 0.5 medium onion finely diced
  • 0.5 medium green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.75 cup low sodium beef or chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.25 cup cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cut the potatoes into 1 cm or ½" cubes and add to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes until light golden and beginning to soften, stirring often.
  3. Add the onion and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat or soak up with a paper towel.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, mustard, pepper, and pepper flakes. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, and cream. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Remove from heat, uncover, top with shredded cheese and cover just until melted. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 37gFat: 17gSodium: 1362mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

This casserole is very versatile; feel free to add in vegetables like corn or spinach for extra nutrition. The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days and should be reheated with a splash of broth or cream for best results.

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