Old-Fashioned Amish Beef and Potato Casserole

🥘 Old-Fashioned Amish Beef and Potato Casserole

🍽️ Servings: 6–8

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes

⏱️ Cook Time: 1 hour

🔥 Oven Temp: 350°F (175°C)

🧂 Ingredients

For the Casserole:

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 works well for flavor)

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 3–4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup (or use a second can of mushroom)

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional for depth)

• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes

🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

2. Brown the Beef

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is browned and onion is translucent.

• Drain excess grease.

• Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Set aside.

3. Layer the Casserole

• Start by layering half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.

• Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes.

• Repeat with remaining potatoes and beef.

4. Mix Sauce

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, and milk until smooth.

• Pour this sauce evenly over the layered potatoes and beef.

• Dot the top with small cubes of butter.

5. Bake Covered

• Cover the dish tightly with foil.

• Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

6. Add Cheese and Finish Baking

• If using cheddar cheese, uncover the casserole after 45 minutes and sprinkle the cheese over the top.

• Return to oven, uncovered, and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

📝 Tips & Variations

• Potato Slicing Tip: Slice the potatoes thinly (about 1/8-inch thick) so they cook through evenly.

• Meat Variation: Substitute ground beef with ground sausage for a spicier version.

• Vegetable Add-Ins: Add frozen peas or corn between layers for more nutrition.

• Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate—just add 10–15 minutes to the baking time.

🧊 Storage

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

• Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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