Ground Beef Potato Bake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Casserole Layers
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Black pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 to 5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
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1 pound ground beef
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup milk (totally optional)
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1/2 cup beef broth
→ Garnish
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A handful of chopped fresh parsley
# Steps to Follow:
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Grease your 9×13 baking pan with a bit of olive oil or some non-stick spray. While you do that, set the oven to heat up to 190°C or 375°F.
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Grab a big skillet, pour in olive oil, and warm it over medium heat. Drop in the onion and garlic, stir until they smell amazing and soften up. Toss in the ground beef and crumble it as it cooks. Sprinkle in paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. If there’s extra fat, just drain it off.
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In your ready baking dish, place a layer with half the potato slices, letting them overlap a bit. Spread half of your beef mix on top, then toss on about 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese.
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Lay the rest of the potato rounds over the cheese. Then pile on the leftover beef and finish off with the rest of your cheddar cheese.
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Gently pour the beef broth (and milk if you'd like) evenly over everything, so the whole dish stays nice and moist.
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Cover everything snugly with some foil. Slide it in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a fork goes through the spuds easily.
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Pull off the foil and sprinkle on your Parmesan cheese. Pop the dish back in the oven uncovered for another 10 minutes until it’s golden and bubbling on top.
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Give the dish about 5 minutes to settle after taking it out. Sprinkle on the chopped parsley and serve it up while it’s still warm.
# Additional Tips:
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Want your potatoes to cook evenly? Try to slice them all about the same size. A mandoline slicer makes it way easier.
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If you want something lighter, switch out the beef for ground chicken or turkey.