Ground beef is a popular, budget-friendly choice for family meals, and this all-in-one casserole is a great example of its versatility. When you think of ground beef, you might think burgers, meatloaf, spaghetti sauce, and meatballs, but it is a main ingredient in many more dishes.
Condensed soup makes the sauce for this casserole a snap to fix. Just cook the potatoes, brown the ground beef, and then assemble the casserole. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
This easy beef and bean bake is another quick and easy dinner option. Or you might like this skillet cheeseburger macaroni or our easy pour pizza, a great option when you’re craving pizza but don’t want to fuss with a pizza crust.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the casserole with biscuits if you like, or serve with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers on the side.
Ground Beef and Potato Bake
This easy layered casserole combines browned ground beef, diced potatoes, and a flavorful saucy topping. The casserole is finished with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Ground Beef, Easy Meals, One Pot Meals, Potatoes
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (red-skinned, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 carrot (cut into matchsticks or julienne)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup (or cream of mushroom)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and cover the pan; cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and continue to cook until the ground beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened. Drain and discard excess grease. Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to the beef mixture.
- Transfer the beef and vegetables to the prepared baking dish and top with the potatoes. Sprinkle the potatoes lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the soup with the milk and sour cream. Spread over the potato layer and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover the baking dish and scatter the shredded cheese over the top. Continue to bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
