Meat & Potato Casserole 🥔🍖🧀

A comforting, hearty casserole made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, juicy tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese—perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients 🛒

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3–4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
3. Mix: Stir in cabbage, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Cook 5–7 minutes until cabbage softens.
4. Layer: Arrange sliced potatoes in baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over potatoes.
5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese, and bake 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Scoop generous portions with melted cheese topping.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add Worcestershire sauce or chili flakes to beef.
• Variation: Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack.
• Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread or a crisp salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
• Servings: 6–8

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Meat & Potato Casserole—layers of comfort, flavor, and golden cheese 🥔🍖🧀✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add paprika or keep it classic?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next family dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves casseroles.” • “Simple steps, bold comfort.”