Meat and Potato Casserole 🥔🥩🧀✨

A comforting layered casserole—savory ground beef, tender potatoes, melted cheese, and rich flavors baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners!

Ingredients 🛒

For the Mashed Potatoes

• 4–5 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup milk (more if needed)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Meat & Gravy

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional: diced tomatoes or parsley for garnish

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prepare potatoes: Boil until tender. Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
2. Cook beef: In skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in flour, broth, paprika, and Worcestershire. Simmer until thickened.
3. Layer casserole: Spread mashed potatoes in a greased baking dish. Add beef mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve: Garnish with parsley or diced tomatoes. Enjoy hot.

Tips 🌟

• Extra creamy: Add sour cream to mashed potatoes.
• Variation: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
• Serving idea: Pair with a fresh salad or crusty bread.

Details

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: ~50 minutes
• Servings: 6

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