Description
A hearty and comforting beef casserole layered with tender mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese, baked to perfection. This classic dish is perfect for family dinners and can be prepared ahead for easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 8 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
Ground Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
Canned Soups
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
Cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook potatoes: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the chopped potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth; set aside.
- Cook beef mixture: While potatoes are cooking, combine ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is evenly browned and crumbly and the onion is tender, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add vegetables and soups: Stir in the drained carrots, green beans, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and condensed tomato soup into the beef mixture. Mix well to combine.
- Assemble casserole: Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the beef mixture. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is light golden brown and bubbly, indicating it’s heated through and cheese is melted to perfection.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley to the beef mixture before assembling.
- You can prepare the casserole in advance, cover, and refrigerate; then bake for a little longer, around 40-45 minutes, when ready to serve.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes or make fresh to achieve the best texture.
- For a healthier version, opt for low-fat cheese and lean ground beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
