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Ground Beef Potato Casserole

This casserole is a comforting dish blending savory ground beef, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and gooey cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it offers a warm, satisfying experience.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ¼ inch dice
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 15 ounces mild green enchilada sauce (recommend Hatch or Siete Foods)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or cheddar)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Mix chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt to create a spice blend.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet; cook ground beef with half of the spice blend until browned.
  • Sauté Yukon Gold potatoes, onion, and poblano pepper with remaining spice blend until tender.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro, diced green chiles, and cooked ground beef; add enchilada sauce and mix well.
  • Top with shredded cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil, broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

For even cooking, cut Yukon Gold potatoes uniformly.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet when cooking beef for a better sear.
Adjust spice level by adding more chili powder or selecting a spicy enchilada sauce.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 70