Easy Potato Ground Beef Recipe

Easy Potato Ground Beef Recipe – I made this for the first time last night and I'm very glad I did. It was quick, easy and delicious. I used ground turkey instead of beef, along with some diced tomato and green bell pepper. I also added half a packet of meatloaf seasoning. It was a big hit!!! My husband absolutely loved it. Next time I'll try it with some taco seasoning. Enjoy!

Easy Potato Ground Beef Recipe

SERVING: 4-5

Preparation time                   Cook time

20 Minutes                             60 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 3 cups milk
• 3 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
• 6 medium white potatoes (2 1/2 lb), peeled, thinly sliced (6 cups)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
3. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in thyme.
4. Stir milk into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
5. Spread half of the potatoes in baking dish. Top with beef; spread remaining potatoes over beef. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
6. Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over potatoes. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly and potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips: Use frozen chopped onions, and purchase already-shredded cheese.

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