Hearty Beef and Potato Casserole
This Beef and Potato Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals. It combines ground beef, potatoes, onions, creamy mushroom sauce, garlic, cheese, and rosemary for a savory and aromatic casserole that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Ingredient
Amount
Ground beef
1 pound (450 g)
Medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4–5
Onion, diced
1 medium
Garlic, minced
3 cloves
Beef broth
1 cup
Cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup
Condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g)
Shredded cheddar cheese
1–2 cups
Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1–2 teaspoons
Salt
1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Olive oil or butter
2 tablespoons
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
1 tablespoon
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the beef mixture
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
Stir in diced onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and rosemary.
Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Prepare the creamy sauce
In a bowl, combine:
Beef broth
Cream
Mushroom soup
Mix until smooth.
4. Layer the casserole
Spread the diced potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the beef and onion mixture over the potatoes.
Pour the cream and mushroom soup mixture evenly over the top.
Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Bake
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
6. Garnish and serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with steamed vegetables
Pair with a fresh green salad
Crusty bread on the side for soaking up the creamy sauce
Tip: You can add sautéed mushrooms or carrots to the beef mixture for extra flavor and texture.
