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Potato & Ground Beef Bake

Savory Potato & Ground Beef Bake for Cozy Comfort Food

This comforting Potato & Ground Beef Bake combines roasted potatoes and savory ground beef for a hearty family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes Choose Russets for fluffiness or Yukon Golds for creaminess.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzle generously for roasting.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances natural flavors.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best taste.
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds earthy tones.
For the Cheese Layer
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bold and tangy.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack or Mozzarella Cheese Melts beautifully for topping.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
  4. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes and drain excess fat.
  5. Sauté onions with beef for 3-4 minutes, add garlic and paprika and cook for another minute.
  6. In a greased baking dish, layer the roasted potatoes, then the beef mixture, and top with cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with vegetables or different cheeses according to preference.

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