Description
Nothing says comfort like a warm, cheesy casserole bubbling away in the oven and when it includes ground beef and potatoes, you know you’re in for something satisfying. This cheesy ground beef and potatoes recipe is creamy, savory, budget-friendly, and made with pantry staples. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in diced potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and milk.
- Add the sour cream mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Transfer everything to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until potatoes are soft and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach. You can also swap in ground turkey, chicken, or sausage. Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg