Layered Beef and Potato Casserole
With just seven simple ingredients, including frozen hash brown potatoes, savory ground beef, and a rich, cheesy topping, this dish is hearty, flavorful, and family-approved. It’s reminiscent of a classic shepherd’s pie—but with a delicious shortcut twist that makes it weeknight-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80%)
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper optional
- 1 bag (28 oz) frozen hash browns country style, thawed
- 2 cups Monterey cheese shredded, or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large, 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in mixed vegetables, gravy, salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are thawed and mixture thoroughly heated.
- In a baking dish, layer 3 cups of the potatoes and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon ground beef mixture over cheese. Top with remaining potatoes. Cover with foil.
- Bake 55–60 minutes or until bubbly. Remove foil. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika or ground parsley before serving.
Notes
You can use the entire package of frozen vegetables rather than just two cups. You can also substitute a 16 ounce jar of brown gravy instead of the 12 ounce jar if you prefer more gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3371IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 314mgIron: 2mg
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