Description
Layers of seasoned beef, tender potatoes, sour cream, and melted cheddar baked into a hearty one-dish family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and dice the potatoes, then chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika, and cook until browned.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer briefly to combine flavors.
- Mix beef mixture with potatoes, sour cream, and half of the cheese.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Let the casserole rest before serving so it sets properly.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar for best melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food Favorites
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg