Ground Beef Potato Casserole (Easy + Cheesy)
This cheesy ground beef and potato casserole is the ultimate comforting dinner. Juicy beef, tender potatoes, and melty cheddar come together in a one-pot bake that’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
Equipment
- 1 Large Baking Dish
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or Russet potatoes chopped into ¼ inch cubes (no need to peel)
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
- 1 can tomato sauce 15-oz
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the chopped potatoes with ½ teaspoon of the salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until potatoes get golden and just a bit tender.
- Pop those potatoes into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish to hold all that yum.
- In the same skillet, add ground beef and the rest of the salt. Break it up and cook till browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in onion and garlic, cook till onion softens, about 3 minutes. The smells gonna get you right here.
- Sprinkle chili powder and add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Let it simmer about 5 minutes so all flavors mingle and get cozy.
- Pour this beef mix evenly over potatoes in the casserole dish, then cover top with cheese. It looks almost too good to bake yet!
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes till the cheese melts and bubbles. When it’s done, let it cool a little before serving so you don’t burn your mouth.
Notes
Optional topping ideas include minced parsley or sour cream. To ensure even cooking, chop potatoes to similar size. Add a splash of water if potatoes stick to pan while cooking. Use lean beef to minimize grease.