Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole

Here’s a clear, easy recipe that matches the dish in your photo — a Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole (Baked One-Dish Meal) 

 Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
• 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled & sliced into thick rounds
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth (or water + stock cube)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
• ½ cup cream or milk
• 2 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
• Fresh parsley (for topping)

 Instructions

1. Cook the beef
   • Heat oil in a pan.
   • Add onion and cook until soft.
   • Add garlic and ground beef, cook until browned.
   • Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
3. Prepare the sauce
   • Pour in beef broth and cream.
   • Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Assemble the casserole
   • Grease a baking dish.
   • Spread half of the beef mixture on the bottom.
   • Layer half of the potato slices on top.
   • Repeat layers.
   • Pour remaining sauce over everything.
7. Bake
   • Cover with foil.
   • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes.
9. Add cheese
   • Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top.
   • Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
11. Finish
    • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
    • Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

 Tips

• Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor
• Use pre-boiled potatoes to shorten baking time
• Serve with a green salad (like in the photo!)