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Vintage Beef and Potato Bake

Easy vintage beef and potato bake with creamy sauce, layers of tender potatoes, and golden melted cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes peeled and sliced into ⅛-inch rounds
  • 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together, breaking the beef up as you go, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
  • Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and beef broth until smooth.
  • Peel and slice the potatoes into ⅛-inch rounds. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Arrange half of the potato slices in a single overlapping layer across the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Spread all of the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  • Pour half of the cream sauce over the beef. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella over the sauce.
  • Arrange the remaining potatoes in an overlapping layer on top. Pour the remaining cream sauce over the potatoes. Dot the top with the butter pieces.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
  • Remove foil. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and all of the Parmesan over the top.
  • Return to the oven uncovered and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Slice potatoes to an even ⅛-inch thickness for consistent cooking throughout. A mandoline slicer makes this much easier.
  • The covered baking time is essential for cooking the potatoes through — don't rush it.
  • Test doneness before removing the foil by inserting a knife into the center. If it meets resistance, cover and continue baking in 15-minute increments.
  • Let the casserole rest the full 10 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens and the layers hold together.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Nutrition per serving is based on approximately 320g.