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Ground Beef and Potatoes

A comforting one-pan dish combining savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the main dish
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated Can substitute with cheddar or another cheese.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced Thinly sliced for even cooking.
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 7 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • ¾ cup tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Can substitute with yellow or honey mustard.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Should be chopped finely.
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grate the mozzarella cheese and set it aside.
  3. Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds, then arrange them in a baking dish.
  4. Season the potatoes with salt, black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake the seasoned potatoes in the oven for about 30 minutes, until just tender.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s browned, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Using the same skillet, sauté the chopped shallot for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Stir in the tomato puree, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated.
  5. Layer the cooked potatoes in the baking dish, followed by the ground beef mixture.
  6. Top everything with the grated mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy this delightful dish!

Notes

Make sure the potatoes are thinly sliced for even cooking. Broil for a couple of minutes after baking for added crunch. Can add different vegetables to the beef mixture for added nutrition.