Description
This Ground Beef Potato Casserole offers irresistible flavors with lean ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and delightful dinner!
Ingredients
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- 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 i use hatch or siete foods
- 1 cup shredded cheese colby jack, monterey jack or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, crumbling it and seasoning with half of the spice mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and incorporate the potatoes, onion, poblano pepper, and remaining spices. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are tender. If necessary, add water to prevent sticking.
- When potatoes are tender, stir in cilantro and green chiles.
- Return the ground beef to the skillet, pour in the enchilada sauce, and stir to coat. Top with cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil, switch to broil, and cook an additional 3-5 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more chili powder or jalapeños.
Feel free to substitute other veggies based on preference, such as bell peppers or corn.
You can prepare this dish ahead of time and reheat it before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg