Ground Beef Bake (Printable Version)
Browned beef, creamy sauce, sliced potatoes, and cheddar cheese baked together into a filling meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meat
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450 g beef that's been ground
→ Vegetables
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5 medium potatoes sliced thin
→ Dairy & Sauces
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1 can (303 g) creamy chicken soup
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120 ml full-fat milk
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1 can (303 g) creamy mushroom soup
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190 g cheddar cheese shredded
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1 can (340 g) evaporated milk
→ Seasonings
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Salt and pepper for flavor
→ Other
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Butter or spray to grease the pan
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Let it cool off for 10 minutes before digging in.
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Take off the foil and bake more for 30 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden and potatoes feel tender.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for an hour.
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Layer the rest of the potatoes, beef, sauce mix, and cheese just like before.
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Spread half the cheddar on top of the sauce layer.
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Spread half the cooked beef on top of the potatoes. Mix the mushroom soup, chicken soup, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a bowl. Pour half the sauce evenly over the beef.
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Coat a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with butter or spray. Put half the potato slices in an even layer on the bottom.
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Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium heat. Drain fat then add salt and pepper.
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Turn the oven on to 190°C (375°F).
# Helpful Tips:
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For better taste, throw in some sliced onions between layers. If you prefer a softer cheese flavor, swap cheddar for mozzarella or a cheese mix. Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and eat within 3 days.