Name: Cheesy Potato and Beef Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled (optional) and sliced ⅛-inch thick); 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup yellow onion (diced); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1½ cups beef broth; 1½ cups whole milk (or half-and-half); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning); 1¼ teaspoons salt (divided (plus more to taste)); ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); 1½ cups shredded mozzarella (or gruyère, divided); chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Description

A comforting layered casserole made with Yukon gold potatoes, ground beef, and a blend of creamy cheeses.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled (optional) and sliced ⅛-inch thick)
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup yellow onion (diced)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups beef broth
1½ cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning)
1¼ teaspoons salt (divided (plus more to taste))
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella (or gruyère, divided)
chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until almost cooked through. Add onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Drain grease. Season with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth, then milk, until smooth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, remaining salt, remaining paprika, and remaining black pepper. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray (or lightly butter it).
Layer one-third of the potatoes in the bottom. Top with one-third of the beef, one-third of the sauce, and a sprinkle of cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat two more times, finishing with sauce and the remaining cheese.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
Turn off the slow cooker and rest 15 to 20 minutes with the lid slightly cracked. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

This dish can be prepared a day ahead and cooked the next day.
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the seasoning.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Category: Casseroles
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 80mg