AFFORDABLE DINNER
Cheesy Beef and Potato Casserole
★ Kid-ApprovedAn easy, wholesome recipe made without gluten or yeast ingredients—created for real families and real grocery budgets.
TIME45 minESTIMATED COST$2.46 per servingDIETGluten free + yeast free
🥘$2.46ESTIMATED PER SERVING
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Ingredients
- ✓1 pound lean ground beef
- ✓2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- ✓1 small onion, diced
- ✓3 cups frozen green beans
- ✓1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ✓2 cups milk or unsweetened dairy-free milk
- ✓2 tablespoons cornstarch labeled gluten free
- ✓1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ✓1/2 teaspoon paprika labeled gluten free
- ✓1/2 teaspoon salt
- ✓Black pepper to taste
- ✓Oil for a 9-by-13-inch baking dish
LET'S COOK
Directions
- 1Heat oven to 400°F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish
- 2Boil the sliced potatoes for 6–8 minutes until barely tender, then drain
- 3Cook the beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the beef apart, until it reaches 160°F
- 4Carefully drain excess fat and stir in the green beans
- 5Whisk the cold milk, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until lightly thickened
- 6Layer half the potatoes, beef mixture, sauce, and cheese in the dish, then repeat
- 7Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes
- 8Uncover and bake 8–10 minutes more until bubbling and the center reaches 165°F
- 9Rest 5 minutes, divide into six portions, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
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