Ground Beef And Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Ground Beef And Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium white potatoes (pared, and sliced very thin); 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon celery leaves (fresh or dried optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (spicy optional); Cheese sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup milk (add a little more if needed); 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; Topping; 1 pinch paprika; grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 medium white potatoes (pared, and sliced very thin)
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon celery leaves (fresh or dried optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (spicy optional)
Cheese sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk (add a little more if needed)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
Topping
1 pinch paprika
grated cheddar cheese

1
Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Preheat oven 375 degrees.
3
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and brown ground beef.
4
Drain ground beef, if necessary.
5
Add onions and celery to same skillet and cook until soft, adding rest of spice ingredients through pepper flakes. Stir well. But in a bowl and set to the side.
6
In same skillet, melt butter (or use 1 tablespoon of leftover grease from browning ground beef). Add flour to butter, stirring for one minute over medium-high heat.
7
Gradually add milk and cook till bubbly and thickened.
8
Add cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and chili powder continue to stir until melted.
9
Spoon 1/4 cup of the ground beef mixture and spread evenly on bottom of a baking dish.
10
Add 1 layer of potatoes.
11
Alternate ground beef mixture, then potatoes until completely used.
12
Pour cheese sauce over ground beef and potato mixture.
13
Top with a pinch of paprika and grated cheese.
14
Bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes and beef are bubbly and done.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium white potatoes (pared, and sliced very thin), 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1/4 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ground Beef And Potato Casserole 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.

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Ground Beef And Potato Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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