Description
A comforting and hearty Meat & Potato Casserole recipe featuring tender potatoes, seasoned ground meat, a creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish is customizable and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef or venison
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp rosemary (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 5 potatoes)
- 1 1/2 cups cream of mushroom soup (or 1 can)
- 1/2 cup stock (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 11×7 inch baking dish.
- In a frying pan, cook onions and ground meat until browned. Add seasonings, salt, and pepper. Drain excess grease.
- Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, stock, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish. Add half the soup mixture, cooked meat, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with greased aluminum foil (greased side down).
- Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Remove foil in the last 10 minutes for a golden topping.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes can be substituted for a sweeter flavor.
- For extra vegetables, layer spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- To make gluten-free, use a gluten-free cream of mushroom soup.
- Spice it up with diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
