Loaded Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole
Loaded Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces, undrained
- 1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Potato Topping
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
While the beef mixture simmers, prepare the potato topping. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced potatoes, milk, heavy cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Arrange the seasoned potato slices over the beef mixture in an even layer. You can overlap them slightly for a nice presentation.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Loaded Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces, undrained
- 1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Potato Topping
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
While the beef mixture simmers, prepare the potato topping. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced potatoes, milk, heavy cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Arrange the seasoned potato slices over the beef mixture in an even layer. You can overlap them slightly for a nice presentation.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min