Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole

🥔 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 500g ground beef

• 4–5 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)

• 1 small onion (finely chopped)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 cup heavy cream or milk

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

• 2 tbsp oil or butter

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.

2. Cook the Beef
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
   Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
   Add ground beef, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
   Cook until browned and fully done. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Prepare the Potatoes
   Slice potatoes thinly (about 3–4 mm thick).
   Lightly season with a little salt and pepper.

4. Layer the Casserole

   • First layer: half of the potatoes

   • Second layer: half of the beef mixture

   • Add some cream and a spoon of sour cream

   • Sprinkle mozzarella & cheddar

   • Repeat layers

5. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
   Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

6. Garnish & Serve
   Sprinkle chopped green onions on top.
   Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I boil the potatoes first?
Not necessary if sliced thin, but parboiling for 5 minutes makes them extra soft.

Q2: Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Yes, ground chicken or turkey works well.

Q3: How do I make it more creamy?
Add extra sour cream or mix cream with ½ cup cream cheese.

Q4: Can I prepare it ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble, cover, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake when ready.

Q5: How do I store leftovers?
Keep in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave.