Description
Hearty Cheesy Beef and Potato Bake delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending robust ground beef with creamy potatoes and melted cheese. Irresistible layers promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 450 grams (1 pound) ground beef
- 200 grams (7 ounces) cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 4 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bell pepper
- 2–3 tomatoes
- Parsley
Seasonings and Fats:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Butter
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, preparing a baking dish with a light butter coating to prevent sticking.
- Slice potatoes into uniform thin rounds, ensuring even cooking and texture.
- Boil potato slices in salted water until just tender, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, then brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Season the beef with salt, black pepper, and paprika, creating a rich and flavorful base for the casserole.
- Add finely chopped onions, minced garlic, diced bell peppers, and tomatoes to the beef mixture.
- Sauté the vegetables until they soften and release their aromatic flavors, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Create the first layer of potatoes in the greased baking dish, covering the entire bottom surface.
- Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Top with the remaining potato slices, creating a complete and visually appealing layered structure.
- Generously sprinkle grated cheese over the top, covering the entire surface for a golden, melted finish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and herbal freshness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden and bubbles slightly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and cheese to set.
Notes
- Use low-fat ground beef or turkey for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish light and nutritious.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend to create unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Boost vegetable content by adding spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms to increase nutritional value and create more depth in the dish.
- Consider making this recipe gluten-free by ensuring all seasonings and ingredients are certified gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg