Ingredients
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- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter or cooking oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (1g) fresh thyme, minced
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 teaspoon (6g) salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon (3g) bouillon powder (or sub with salt)
- 1 teaspoon (2-3g) ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (3g) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (1-2g) oregano
- 2 tablespoons (15g) flour
- 1 cup (236ml) beef broth
- ½ cup (118ml) milk
- 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Peel and slice the potatoes thinly and as close to the same thickness as possible so they cook evenly in the casserole.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and sauté until the onion is translucent and garlic fragrant.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Break it into small crumbles as it cooks—season with salt, pepper, bouillon powder, oregano, and paprika.
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Drain excess fat from the skillet, then sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture. Stir well to combine, and cook for another minute to toast the flour.
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Gradually add the beef broth and milk to the skillet, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens slightly, forming a gravy-like consistency.
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Grease a 9″x13″ baking dish with butter (or non-stick spray). Then, arrange half of the sliced potatoes along the bottom, followed by half of the ground beef mixture. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and beef mixture.
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Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
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Uncover the dish, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.