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Quick and Easy Ground Beef and Potato Bake
This quick and easy recipe combines savory ground beef with tender potatoes, baked to perfection in a flavorful sauce. Topped with melted cheese, it's a comforting and satisfying dinner perfect for any weeknight.
#Dinner
#Comfort Food
#Ground Beef
#Potatoes
#Bake
#Casserole
#Easy
#Weeknight Meal
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Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
1h 10m
Cook Time
1h 25m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
American Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
30g
Protein
35g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Ground beef and sauce simmering in skillet
Ingredients
Servings: 6
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Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice potatoes into even rounds, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice potatoes into even rounds, chop the onion, and mince the garlic. - Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat.8m
Preview8mPreviewHeat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat. - Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.5m
Preview5mPreviewAdd the chopped onion to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent. - Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen the flavor of the tomato paste and release the garlic's aroma.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen the flavor of the tomato paste and release the garlic's aroma. - Add salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Pour in the water or beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.5m
Preview5mPreviewAdd salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Pour in the water or beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. - Arrange the sliced potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the ground beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.5m
Preview5mPreviewArrange the sliced potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the ground beef mixture evenly over the potatoes. - Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender when pierced with a fork.30m
Preview30mPreviewCover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender when pierced with a fork. - Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the dish. Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are fully tender.20m
Preview20mPreviewRemove the foil and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the dish. Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are fully tender. - Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.10m
Preview10mPreviewLet the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
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