Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 4-5 medium golden potatoes, cubed
• 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup gouda cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a pan, cook ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until beef is browned.
3. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth.
4. Stir in cubed potatoes and cook until tender.
5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, and remaining seasonings.
7. Pour mixture over the beef and potato mixture in the baking dish.
8. Top with shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted.
10. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
11. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.