Description
A wholesome and satisfying casserole featuring lean ground meat, layers of tender potatoes, and a creamy topping, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground meat (90-93% lean)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2ยฝโ3 lb total)
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ยฝ cup light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ยพ cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Lightly grease a 9ร13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
- Cook the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent, then stir in the minced garlic and sautรฉ for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the lean ground meat to the skillet, cooking it until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat and season with paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the cream mixture by whisking together the Greek yogurt, light sour cream, and cornstarch in a medium-sized bowl until smooth.
- Assemble half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the cooked meat mixture, half of the cream mixture, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, ground meat, cream mixture, and cheddar cheese.
- Slowly pour the beef broth around the edges of the casserole.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, cut potatoes evenly and let dairy ingredients reach room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg