This Oven-Baked Cheesy Beef and Potato Casserole is pure comfort in a dish—rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. Juicy ground beef, tender potatoes, and colorful bell peppers come together in a creamy mushroom sauce, all topped with a golden layer of melted cheddar cheese. It’s one of those cozy family dinners that everyone looks forward to and never leaves leftovers.
Oven-Baked Cheesy Beef and Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Diced potatoes | 4 cups |
| Diced bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) | 1 cup |
| Medium onion, chopped | 1 |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | ½ teaspoon |
| Paprika | 1 teaspoon |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 2 cups |
| Cream of mushroom soup | 1 can (10.5 ounces) |
| Milk | ½ cup |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
Instructions:
Step 1: Prep & Sauté: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion turns soft and fragrant.
Step 2: Cook Beef & Vegetables: Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off excess fat, then stir in the diced bell peppers, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
Step 3: Combine & Transfer: In a large bowl, mix together the diced potatoes, cooked beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, and milk until everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 4: Bake: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Step 5: Finish & Serve: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and golden. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
This cheesy beef and potato bake is a total crowd-pleaser—creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor in every bite. It’s comfort food at its finest and a dinner your whole family will love.
