Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring ground beef, potatoes, and a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 medium-sized Russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- French fried onions (for topping)
- Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large skillet, cook the lean ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks for about 7-10 minutes until browned.
- Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Mix until smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Peel and thinly slice the Russet potatoes. Arrange the slices in two layers in the bottom of the greased baking dish, seasoning each layer lightly with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the potato layers. Pour the cream sauce over the beef and veggies, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle French fried onions over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are crispy.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite spices or substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, easy dinner