🥔 Easy Made Potato Ground Beef Casserole – Hearty, Comforting

When you need a cozy, filling dinner that pleases everyone at the table, this Potato Ground Beef Casserole always delivers. It layers tender potatoes with a savory ground beef mixture, all baked under a creamy sauce and melted cheese. The result? A dish that’s rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying — just like home-cooked meals are meant to be.

This casserole is the kind of recipe that works any night of the week. It’s simple enough for busy evenings but hearty enough to bring out for Sunday dinner. Plus, it reheats beautifully, making leftovers something you’ll actually look forward to.

💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A true comfort food classic with simple, budget-friendly ingredients
• Layers of creamy potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melty cheese
• One casserole dish makes enough to feed the whole family
• Easy to make ahead and perfect for leftovers
• Customizable — add veggies, extra seasoning, or different cheeses

🥘 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup milk
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
• Chopped parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Oven & Potatoes – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
2. Cook the Beef – In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in ground beef, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Mix the Sauce – In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
4. Assemble the Casserole – In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half the potatoes, followed by half the beef mixture, and a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top. Pour the soup mixture evenly over everything.
5. Bake – Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
6. Serve – Let cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.

💡 Tips for Success

• Slice potatoes thinly and evenly so they cook through.
• Add frozen peas, corn, or green beans for extra veggies.
• Swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or cheddar soup for a flavor twist.
• Make ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

🥔 Potato Ground Beef Casserole Recipe Card

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 520

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 6 medium russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method

 

Preheat Oven:

1. Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Cook Ground Beef:

1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

Prepare Sauce:

1. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Stir in Italian seasoning.

Layer Casserole:

1. Place half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over them. Pour half of the soup mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and sauce. Top with extra cheese.

Bake:

1. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden bubbly.

Serve:

1. Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Slice potatoes evenly and thinly (use a mandoline if possible) so they cook through.

Swap cheddar with mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.

Add frozen peas or corn between layers for extra texture and veggies.

Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.

❓ FAQ

🍴 A Casserole That Feels Like Home

This Potato Ground Beef Casserole is the definition of hearty comfort food. With its layers of tender potatoes, savory beef, and cheesy topping, it’s a dish that brings people together around the table. Whether you serve it for a weeknight dinner or a Sunday gathering, this casserole is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again.