French Onion Beef Casserole
A hearty casserole blending tender ground beef, caramelized onion flavors, and melted Swiss cheese over tender potatoes. This cozy, one-dish meal delivers layered textures and comforting savory notes in about an hour.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 lb (454g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
2 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 2 medium, Yukon Gold or Russet)
1/4 cup dry French onion soup mix
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup water
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; cook beef until browned, breaking into crumbles
Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and French onion soup mix
Add 1/2 cup water, bring to simmer
In 9×13″ baking dish, layer half the potatoes over beef mixture
Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup soup mix over potatoes
Top with remaining potatoes, shredded cheese, and remaining 1/2 cup water
Bake 40-45 minutes until top is golden and bubbly
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with lentils or mushrooms
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs mixed with cheese if casserole tends to crack
Let rest 10 minutes before serving to enhance layer integrity