Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

This ground beef and potato casserole recipe is simple to make yet it's so, so delicious. It's made up of tender diced potatoes, perfectly cooked ground beef, and sautéed onions and mushrooms. Then, all of that yumminess is smothered in a rich creamy sauce and a layer of melted shredded cheese on top. If you're looking for the perfect comfort food meal, this is it!

My Take On Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

If your idea of a perfect dinner involves meat and potatoes, you're going to love this casserole recipe! I mean, not only is there a ton of juicy, meaty ground beef in it, but there's also a ton of flawlessly cooked potatoes in it too.

Sounds pretty delicious, right?

Well, that's because it is!

It's also super simple to whip up too.

Just a handful of steps are all you have to follow to make this ground beef and potato casserole recipe. I'm not going to lie, I usually enlist the help of my two-year-old when I put it together since number one, it's free labor, and number two, there are no crazy cooking techniques used to make it. So, if you have kids like I do, don't hesitate to let them give you a hand. I know my daughter always has fun.

By the way, if you're looking for a tasty side dish to serve with this casserole my go-to is usually these Texas Roadhouse rolls. Not only are they delicious in their own right, but they're the perfect vessel to soak up that delicious creamy sauce too.

Why I Love This Recipe

It's fool-proof. The steps to make this hamburger potato casserole are super simple - like I said, even my two-year-old helps - and the oven does most of the hard work. Even if you're not the one making dinner often, you'll have no trouble making this casserole!

The flavor. From the seasoned ground beef to the tender potatoes and creamy, cheesy sauce, there's so much to love about this potato ground beef casserole recipe.

The perfect comfort food meal. Just like this Runza casserole, this recipe will leave you full and satisfied every time you make it.

Ingredients

Another thing I love about this ground beef and potato casserole recipe is that it's made with basic, everyday ingredients.

In fact, I usually have all of them at my house at any given time.

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make it:

• 1 lb. (500g) lean ground beef
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cups Russet potatoes, diced and peeled
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ cup beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Parsley to serve

Not too shabby, eh?!

By the way, if end up with some extra ground beef after making this recipe you can put it to good use and make one of these recipes with it next:

• Mexican casserole
• Ground beef baked beans
• Beef & vegetable soup
• Ground beef nachos
• My grandma's lasagna

How To Make Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and lightly grease a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.

2. Cook the ground beef and veggies: Heat a non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and brown the beef. Once the beef is nicely browned on all sides, add the diced onions and mushrooms and cook for a few more minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the potatoes and Worcestershire sauce and mix well to combine everything together.

3. Make the cream sauce: Add the butter and flour to a separate large skillet. Cook for a couple of minutes until it has the consistency of a thick paste and a film has formed in the bottom of the skillet. Then add the milk and broth and cook for a couple of minutes until it thickens. Add the sour cream to the soup mixture and mix well.

4. Assemble the casserole: Transfer the ground beef mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top it with all of the cream sauce and finish it off with the shredded cheddar cheese.

5. Bake and serve: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake it for about 1 hour. Serve the casserole warm with fresh parsley on top, and enjoy!

My Pro-Tips

• Break the ground beef apart as it cooks so it can brown on all sides.
• Swap the beef broth for cream of mushroom soup or cream of cheddar cheese soup for a different flavor.
• Swap the sour cream for cream cheese for a more decadent casserole.
• Use russet potatoes for the best texture.
• Experiment with adding ingredients to the ground beef as it cooks, like garlic powder, chili powder, or diced bell pepper for more flavor. You can even spice it up a bit by adding some hot sauce to it.

My Recommendations For Storing And Reheating The Casserole

In the fridge: Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container - or in the casserole dish with the lid on it - and it'll stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

In the freezer: Allow the leftover ground beef casserole to cool completely. Then, transfer your leftovers to an airtight container - or freezer-safe bag - and then you can freeze it for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Transfer the casserole back to a baking dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes or until it's fully reheated. Alternatively, if you want to warm it up even faster, you can microwave your leftovers in 1-minute increments until they're warm. Usually when I warm them up this way it takes just 1-2 minutes for it to heat up.

More Casserole Recipes

If you love casseroles like I do you've come to the right place. 

Here are some of my favorites:

• Taco potato casserole
• French fry casserole
• Ham and noodle casserole
• Chicken and potato casserole
• Sausage and rice casserole