Description

This Hearty Hamburger and Potato Bake with Cheesy Goodness is a comforting, oven-baked dish packed with layers of tender potatoes, savory seasoned ground beef, and gooey melted cheddar cheese. With a rich, flavorful sauce made from diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce, every bite is satisfying and delicious. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this casserole-style meal is easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom, followed by half of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra cheesiness, add an extra ½ cup of cheese on top before the final bake.
Swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile.
To make this dish creamier, mix ½ cup of heavy cream into the beef broth before pouring it in.
If you want to save time, pre-cook the potato slices for 5 minutes in boiling water to speed up baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dinner, Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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