Ground Beef and Potato Casserole on a plate

Ground Beef & Beef · Easy

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

This ground beef and potato casserole layers seasoned beef, sliced potatoes, and melted cheese for a hearty baked dinner, ready in about 50 minutes.

15Prep min
40Cook min
55Total min
  • 1 lbground beef
  • 1/2yellow onion, diced
  • 4 mediumrusset potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz)cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cupmilk
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste salt, black pepper, garlic powder
  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. 3Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk.
  4. 4Layer half the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, top with the ground beef, then half the soup mixture and half the cheese.
  5. 5Repeat with the remaining potatoes, soup mixture, and cheese.
  6. 6Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.

Make it yours

  • Add frozen peas or corn between the layers.
  • Use cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom.
  • Top with crushed crackers for a crunchy topping.

Good with

  • A simple green salad
  • Steamed green beans
  • Dinner rolls

Good questions, answered.

How do I get the potatoes to cook evenly?

Slice them thin and uniform, about 1/8-inch thick, so they cook through in the baking time.

Can I assemble this ahead?

Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to a day ahead, then bake, adding about 10 extra minutes if going in cold.