This delicious, simple and creamy ground beef and potato casserole might just be the best comfort food! It's the perfect recipe for busy weeknights.
Have you run out of ideas? Are you looking for an easy dinner idea? Add this easy casserole recipe to your weeknight rotation.
This ground beef and potato casserole is filled with everything you need for a simple and delicious meal. All you need are simple ingredients and a little of your time to prepare a creamy and tasty dinner for the whole family.
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this easy recipe:
Ground beef - The main ingredient of this recipe.
Potatoes - Fried potatoes cut into cubes.
Chopped onion, chopped garlic and olive oil - To sauté and flavor.
Béchamel sauce, whipping cream, egg yolk and nutmeg - To make the delicious creamy sauce.
Cheese - Grated parmesan cheese.
Pepper - To season the meat.
Tomato pulp - Adds flavor, color and creaminess to the meat.
Salt - To season the meat and the potatoes.
Vegetable oil - To fry the potatoes.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE
Step 1: Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut into cubes and season with salt.
Step 2: In a deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the potatoes and let them fry (do not over fry the potatoes).
Step 3: Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
Step 4: In a large saucepan, add the chopped onion, chopped garlic and the olive oil. Sauté over low heat until the onion starts to turn golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the ground beef, the tomato pulp and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Turn off the heat, add the potatoes to the meat pan and mix well.
Step 6: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Step 7: For the cream sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the béchamel sauce, whipping cream, egg yolk and nutmeg.
Step 8: Add the ground beef mixture to a baking dish, drizzle with the cream sauce and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Bake until gratin, about 30 to 35 minutes.
Step 9: Turn off the oven and serve.
RECIPE TIPS
1. If you have leftovers, store in the fridge in a properly airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms).
2. To avoid drying out, do not reheat the food in the oven, reheat it in the microwave.
3. If it starts to brown too much (in the oven) reduce the oven temperature or cover with aluminum foil.
Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut into cubes and season with salt.
In a deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the potatoes and let them fry (do not over fry the potatoes).
Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
In a large saucepan, add the chopped onion, chopped garlic and the olive oil. Sauté over low heat until the onion starts to turn golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the ground beef, the tomato pulp and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat, add the potatoes to the meat pan and mix well.
Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
For the cream sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the béchamel sauce, whipping cream, egg yolk and nutmeg.
Add the ground beef mixture to a baking dish, drizzle with the cream sauce and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Bake until gratin, about 30 to 35 minutes.
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It’s a great recipe, much liked by my kids’ teenage friends which is hard to do.
Thank you Christel!