Name: Hearty Beef and Potato Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, peeled; 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pound ground beef; 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 1/2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 2/3 cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese (such as Dubliner®); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Cooking spray

Elevate your comfort food game with this decadent beef and potato casserole. Layers of crispy fried potatoes, savory beef, and a creamy, cheesy sauce are topped with a buttery panko crust for an unforgettable weeknight dinner.

Follow The Directions

01

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

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Slice potatoes into medium rounds. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add potato rounds in batches; fry until starting to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; set aside. (30 minutes)

03

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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes more. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. (15 minutes)

04

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In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture and cream of chicken soup. Add the mild Cheddar cheese; stir until well combined. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. (5 minutes)

05

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In a separate small bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the Irish Cheddar cheese, and melted butter; mix well. Set aside. (3 minutes)

06

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Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of the fried potatoes in an even layer in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the Irish Cheddar cheese. Cover with half of the beef mixture. Repeat layers with the remaining potatoes, remaining 1/3 cup Irish Cheddar cheese, and remaining beef mixture. Top evenly with the panko bread crumb mixture. (15 minutes)

07

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Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. (40 minutes)