✨ Introduction
This hearty casserole 🥘 layers seasoned ground beef 🥩, tender potatoes 🥔, and melted cheddar cheese 🧀 into a comforting oven-baked dish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep! 😋
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g ground beef
- 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🥔 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 🧂 Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
- 🧀 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 🌿 Fresh parsley for garnish
- 🛢️ 1 tablespoon olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 🥘 In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 🥔 In a greased baking dish, layer diced potatoes evenly.
- 🥄 Spoon cooked beef mixture over the potatoes.
- 🧀 Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top.
- 🔥 Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- 🌿 Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
🔄 Methods
- Use sweet potatoes for a twist 🍠.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor 🌶️🍄.
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella or gouda 🧀.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes 🌶️.
📚 History
Casseroles are beloved comfort dishes worldwide 🌍. This version blends classic meat-and-potato flavors with cheesy goodness for a satisfying meal.
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 Protein from beef
- 🥔 Carbs and fiber from potatoes
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🧄 Antioxidants from garlic and onion
🎨 Formation
Serve in squares with a side salad 🥗 or crusty bread 🥖. Great for gatherings or cozy nights in.
✅ Conclusion
Beef & Potato Casserole is rich, cheesy, and deeply satisfying—a one-dish wonder that brings everyone to the table. 🍽️✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Comfort food fans
- 🥩 Meat lovers
- 🧀 Cheese enthusiasts
- 🎉 Dinner hosts