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.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes, gold or red-skinned, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 tbsp kosher salt for the potato cooking water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks or julienne
- ½ tsp Kosher salt, plus more as needed to taste
- ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed to taste
- Cooking oil spray for the baking dish
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup, (or cream of mushroom)
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan; cook for about 8 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.1 1/2 pounds potatoes | 1 tbsp kosher salt for the potato cooking water
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and carrots, and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes more or until the ground beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened. Drain off and discard excess grease. Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper to the beef mixture.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 1/2 pounds ground beef | 1 cup chopped onion | 1/2 cup chopped celery | 1 carrot | 1/2 tsp Kosher salt | 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- Meanwhile, spray a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking oil spray and heat the oven to 350 F.
- Transfer the beef and vegetables to the prepared baking dish and top with the potatoes. Sprinkle the potatoes lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black 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.6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 31gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 577mgPotassium: 947mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2154IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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