Description
The World’s Easiest Comfort Food packed with layers of fluffy potatoes, gooey cheese, and hearty ground beef.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4-5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1/4 cup milk (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is soft (3-4 minutes).
- Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in the baking dish and layer the potatoes on top. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and Parmesan cheese over the potatoes.
- Pour beef broth or water around the edges of the casserole and drizzle with milk if desired.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or double the cheese.