Description
Cozy, hearty, and loaded with flavor, this layered bake stacks tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, tangy sour cream, and melty cheddar into a bubbly, golden casserole. It’s simple comfort food with pantry staples, perfect for feeding a crowd and even better as next‑day leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add ground beef. Cook, breaking it up, 5–7 minutes until browned. Season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes in the prepared dish. Top with half the beef mixture, dollop and spread half the sour cream, then sprinkle half the cheddar.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, sour cream, and cheese.
- Pour beef broth evenly over the top.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more, until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Slice potatoes thinly (about 1/8 inch) so they cook through; a mandoline helps.
- Use low-sodium beef broth and season gradually to control saltiness.
- Shred your own cheddar for a smoother melt and better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Layered Casserole
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: beef and potato casserole, ground beef bake, cheesy potato bake, loaded beef casserole, comfort food, oven casserole, weeknight dinner, make-ahead