Budget Stretcher Beef and Potato Casserole

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 5

Budget Stretcher Beef and Potato Casserole that will fill your tummy and nourish your body

by The Chefin Casserole

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 medium potatoes
	1 lb ground beef , cooked and drained
	1 can condensed cream of chicken soup , undiluted
	1 can condensed vegetable beef soup , undiluted
	1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

460

Sugar

Fat

18g

A beef and potato casserole is an American staple that has been around for generations. It’s a filling meal that’s perfect for when you want something warm and comforting to feed a hungry family. This recipe takes the traditional casserole and adds a few twists. The condensed soups add flavor and richness without requiring a lot of work. The beef provides plenty of protein and a savory flavor. Potatoes are a great source of B vitamins and help to give the dish a heartiness that’s hard to resist. Easy to make and satisfying to eat, this is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large bowl, combine cooked and drained ground beef, both cans of soup, and salt. Mix well.
3.	Slice the potatoes into thin rounds. Add half of the potatoes to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
4.	Pour half of the beef mixture over the potatoes.
5.	Add the remaining potato slices and then cover it with the remaining beef mixture.
6.	Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender.

PROS

A wallet-friendly recipe that requires very little prep time.

This dish is filling and satisfying.

CONS

Not a suitable dish for vegetarians or people who don’t eat beef.

May be high in sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of vitamin C, iron, and protein.
Potatoes provide important B vitamins.
Overall, this casserole is a good option for a hearty meal in moderation, as beef should be consumed in moderate amounts.