Cheesy Meat & Potatoes Recipe

Name: Cheesy Meat & Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 lb Red potatoes, sliced thin; 1 1/2 lb Ground beef; 1 Onion, diced; 1 stick Butter; 1/4 cup Flour; 4 cup Milk; 12 oz Cheese (I used velveeta, use any cheese you like); 2 tbsp Garlic powder; 1 tbsp Dried basil; 1 tsp Fresh cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

3 lb Red potatoes, sliced thin
1 1/2 lb Ground beef
1 Onion, diced
1 stick Butter
1/4 cup Flour
4 cup Milk
12 oz Cheese (I used velveeta, use any cheese you like)
2 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Dried basil
1 tsp Fresh cracked black pepper

1
Brown beef and onions in a skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
While meat is browning, slice potatoes.
3
Layer half in a large greased casserole dish.
4
Drain hamburger and layer on top of potatoes.
5
Top with remaining potatoes.
6
Sauce: melt butter in a large skillet.
7
Whisk in flour and spices.
8
Stir and cook a few minutes.
9
Begin adding milk, a cup at a time.
10
Whisking continually as it thickens.
11
Once all milk is added, add in the cheese (shredded or cubed if using American cheese).
12
Whisk and cook until completely combined and thickened.
13
Pour sauce evenly over potatoes.
14
Bake at 375, uncovered, for an hour and 15 minutes or more.
15
Check potatoes with a fork to make sure they are tender.
16
Broil a few minutes to get a golden brown top if desired.
17
Let cool a good 10-15 minutes before serving so you don't burn your face off!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb Red potatoes, sliced thin, 1 1/2 lb Ground beef, 1 Onion, diced, 1 stick Butter, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Meat & Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Meat & Potatoes

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