Description
This Ground Beef Potato Casserole features flavorful ground beef, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese. It’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 poblano pepper seeded and diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 15 ounces mild green enchilada sauce (use Hatch or Siete Foods)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, crumbling it as you season with half the spice mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium, then add the potatoes, onion, poblano pepper, and the rest of the spice blend. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender, stirring frequently. If they stick, add a bit of water as needed.
- Once the potatoes are tender, mix in the cilantro and green chiles.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet, pour in the enchilada sauce, and stir until everything is well combined. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover the skillet with foil, and bake for 15 minutes. After that, remove the foil, switch to broil, and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
Feel free to use your favorite type of cheese for a different taste.
Make it spicier by adding more chili powder or diced jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 897mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg