Description
This Ground Beef Potato Casserole is a delightful blend of lean beef, Yukon Gold potatoes, and zesty enchilada sauce. It’s easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick dinner that brings comfort to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 poblano pepper seeded and diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 15 ounces mild green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese colby jack, monterey jack or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375° F. Combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, crumble, and season with half of the spice mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and reduce heat to medium. Add potatoes, onion, poblano pepper, and the rest of the spice mix. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently until the potatoes are tender. Add water as necessary to prevent sticking.
- Stir in cilantro and diced green chiles once potatoes are tender.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet, add enchilada sauce, and mix well to coat all ingredients. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil, switch your oven to broil, and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
You can substitute with other types of cheese if preferred.
For extra heat, consider adding jalapeños or additional chili powder.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the casserole
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg