A Golden Topped Beef And Potato Casserole For Delicious Comfort

This comforting beef and potato casserole is the kind of dish that makes the whole kitchen smell inviting.

With tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, sweet vegetables, and a golden layer of melted cheese, it brings together simple ingredients in a way that feels warm, filling, and incredibly satisfying.

It’s an easy weeknight bake with big flavor – the kind you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

2 red onions
4 cloves garlic
1 red bell pepper
4 large potatoes
Some neutral vegetable oil, e.g. canola or sunflower
1.1 lbs ground beef
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
1 can (11 oz) corn
1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups grated cheese of your choice

Prep The Vegetables And Build The Flavor Base

Start by peeling the onions and garlic, then dicing the onions and finely chopping the garlic.

Wash and core the bell pepper before cutting it into cubes. Peel the potatoes and slice them into even rounds.

Heat a little oil in a large pan, sauté the onions until soft and translucent, then add the garlic until fragrant.

Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly, breaking it apart as it cooks to develop a deep, savory base.

Add Vegetables And Seasoning

Drain the kidney beans and corn, then stir them into the pan along with the bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Mix well so everything is coated in the rich tomato mixture.

Season generously with cumin and paprika, letting the flavors meld as the mixture simmers for about ten minutes.

Taste and season again with salt and pepper to bring everything into balance.

Parboil The Potatoes And Layer The Casserole

While the beef simmers, pre-cook the potato slices in lightly salted water until they are just tender but still holding their shape. Drain and set them aside.

Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a casserole dish.

Spoon half of the beef mixture into the dish, then layer the potato slices over the top.

Add the remaining beef mixture and finish with a final layer of potato slices to create a hearty, stacked effect.