POTATO AND GROUND BEEF GRATIN

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Comfort food at its finest! Don't pass on this casserole of beef and potatoes in a creamy Cheddar sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
3 cups milk
3 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
6 medium white potatoes (2 1/2 lb), peeled, thinly sliced (6 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in thyme.
  • Stir milk into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
  • Spread half of the potatoes in baking dish. Top with beef; spread remaining potatoes over beef. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
  • Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over potatoes. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly and potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tika Kattel
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a hit! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Mercy Ogah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a leaner ground beef and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Qaqamba Lamana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I like to add some chopped carrots and celery to the mix for extra flavor.


Joe Bakeman
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra seasoning and it was much better.


Khizar Hyaat
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! It was so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


James Craig
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes great. I've made it with both ground beef and ground turkey and it's always delicious.


DIAMOND KARKI
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or rice.


Lyrical Lovey
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This was a great recipe! I used a leaner ground beef and it turned out really well. I also added some chopped onion and green pepper to the mix and it gave it a nice flavor boost.


Joanne Everitt
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


omarie jones
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the mix and it gave it a nice sweetness. Will definitely be making this again