Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole 🥔🧀🍅

By: Rabia

Ingredients

For the Potato Layers

  • 5–6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin (or mashed if preferred)

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 cup milk

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Cheese Topping

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes

    • If using sliced potatoes: boil until just tender, then drain.

    • If making mash: boil, drain, and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  2. Cook Meat Sauce

    • Heat a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook until browned.

    • Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.

    • Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, and chili flakes. Simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened.

  3. Assemble Casserole

    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    • Grease a baking dish.

    • Layer potatoes (slices or mash) on the bottom.

    • Spread a layer of meat sauce over potatoes.

    • Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese.

    • Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with potatoes and a thick cheese layer on top.

  4. Bake

    • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese topping is golden and bubbly.

  5. Serve

    • Let rest 5 minutes before cutting into portions. Enjoy hot!

Tips & Variations

  • Add a layer of béchamel sauce (white sauce) between layers for extra creaminess.

  • Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

  • For a Tex-Mex twist, season beef with taco spices and add jalapeños or corn.

  • Serve with a fresh green salad or garlic bread.

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