Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole Recipe

 

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced

400 g (about 1 lb) ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup cooking cream (or heavy cream)

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

2 tbsp tomato sauce (optional but tasty)

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Salt and black pepper to taste

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp dried oregano (optional)

Fresh parsley for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the potatoes

Peel and slice potatoes into medium slices.

Boil them in salted water for 5–7 minutes (not fully cooked).

Drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the beef mixture

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and cook until soft.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add ground beef and cook until browned.

Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.

Add tomato sauce and cook 2 minutes.

3️⃣ Assemble the casserole

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish.

Add one layer of potatoes.

Add beef mixture on top.

Pour cream evenly.

Sprinkle shredded cheese generously.

4️⃣ Bake

Bake for 25–30 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve hot with salad or bread.

Perfect for lunch or dinner.

Very filling and family friendly.