Description
This Ground Beef Potato Casserole is a delightful blend of lean beef, tender potatoes, and zesty spices. Perfect for a quick dinner, it combines comfort and flavor with minimal prep time. Everyone will be asking for seconds!
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. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and crumble it while cooking.
- Season the beef with half of the prepared spice blend. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and toss in the potatoes, onion, poblano pepper, and the rest of the spice blend.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender, stirring frequently. If they stick or brown too quickly, add a couple of tablespoons of water as needed.
- Once the potatoes are tender, mix in the cilantro and diced green chiles.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet along with the enchilada sauce, stirring everything to coat it in the sauce.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top, then cover the skillet with foil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the foil and switch the oven to broil. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and begins browning. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or beans for extra nutrition.
This casserole can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg