Cheesy Ground Beef Potatoes (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender sliced potatoes, seasoned beef, and cheddar cheese layered and baked for cozy, crowd-pleasing comfort.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Ingredients
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1.8 kg russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
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450 g ground beef
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1 medium onion, diced
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295 g canned cream of chicken soup
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354 ml evaporated milk
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120 ml whole milk
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons salt, plus extra for layering
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1 teaspoon black pepper, plus extra for layering
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2 teaspoons onion powder
→ Cheese
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400 g cheddar cheese, shredded
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, diced onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until the beef is fully browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, whole milk, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
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Grease a 23x33 cm baking dish. Arrange ⅓ of the sliced potatoes on the bottom, followed by ⅓ of the beef mixture and 100 g cheddar cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Repeat this layering process two more times.
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Pour the prepared milk mixture evenly over the layered ingredients. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
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Remove foil and test potatoes for tenderness. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the casserole and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
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Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes to allow the dish to set before portioning.
# Extra Tips:
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For quicker preparation, slice potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking and tenderness.