Gwen's Old-Fashioned Potato-Beef Casserole
Serves: 2
Carter Wolf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
46
Sweetness
56
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1
Salt450 g
Lean Ground Beef4 tbsps
Butter (1/2 stick)1 cup
All-Purpose Flour2 cups
Milk2 cups
Sharp Cheddar (grated)Directions:
1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch
2
Add a generous pinch of salt and cook for 15 minutes, or until tender
3
Potatoes cook quickly
4
Test often for tenderness and don't overcook them
5
Alternatively, cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for 5 minutes, releasing the pressure immediately to prevent overcooking
6
Drain the potatoes and arrange them in a 6- by 9- by 2-inch casserole dish
7
In a large skillet, add a little oil to coat the pan
8
Combine the beef and onion and cook together over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion softened, about 10 minutes
9
Drain excess fat
10
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
11
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour to make a roux
12
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and the flour turns light brown in color
13
Gradually whisk in the milk and continue to stir while cooking over medium heat
14
When the mixture thickens, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cheese and browned beef and onions
15
Pour the ground beef mixture over the potatoes and bake the casserole for 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbling
16
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the casserole and bake until the crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes longer