Ground Beef Potato Casserole (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and sliced.
02 - 1 lb ground beef.
03 - 1 onion, diced.
04 - 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup.
05 - 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk.
06 - 1/2 cup milk.
07 - 2 tsp salt.
08 - 1 tsp pepper.
09 - 2 tsp onion powder.
10 - 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Brown ground beef and diced onions with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a skillet until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the grease and set aside.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, milk, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and onion powder. Set aside.
04 - In a greased 9×13" baking dish, layer 1/3 of the peeled and sliced potatoes, 1/3 of the ground beef mixture, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Repeat these layers two more times.
05 - Pour the milk mixture evenly over the top of the layered casserole. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
06 - Check the potatoes to ensure they are tender, then uncover and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
07 - Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to sit for 15 minutes to thicken before serving.

Notes:

01 - Ground Beef Casserole with Potatoes is a hearty and comforting dish combining layers of sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked together in a creamy sauce.