Beef Casserole with Potatoes (Print)

Hearty layers of beef, potatoes and cheese baked with creamy soups and topped with crispy fried onions.

# Ingredients:

→ Meat & Dairy

01 - 450g lean ground beef
02 - 225g cheddar cheese, grated
03 - 60ml milk

→ Produce

04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

→ Pantry

06 - 1 can (285g) cream of chicken soup
07 - 1 can (285g) cream of potato soup
08 - 5ml Worcestershire sauce
09 - 5ml Creole seasoning
10 - 80g crispy French fried onions
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
02 - Distribute ground beef evenly across the bottom of a 25cm cast iron skillet or casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper.
03 - Scatter diced onions over the beef layer.
04 - Layer sliced potatoes evenly over the onions.
05 - Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese across the potato layer.
06 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream of potato soup, Worcestershire sauce, milk, and Creole seasoning until smooth and well combined.
07 - Pour sauce mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, ensuring complete coverage.
08 - Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 90 minutes until potatoes are tender and beef is fully cooked.
09 - Remove foil and sprinkle crispy fried onions over the top of the casserole.
10 - Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until onions are golden brown and crispy.
11 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.

# Notes:

01 - This casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.
02 - Increase baking time by 15 minutes if cooking from refrigerated state.