Description

This Ground Beef Potato Casserole features a hearty mix of seasoned beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese. A satisfying dish perfect for family dinners, it’s both delicious and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 poblano pepper seeded and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces diced green chiles
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
15 ounces mild green enchilada sauce i use hatch or siete foods
1 cup shredded cheese colby jack, monterey jack or cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, crumble it, and season with half of the spice mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, then transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, reduce heat to medium, and add the diced potatoes, onion, poblano pepper, and the rest of the spice mix. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes become tender, adding water if they start to stick or brown too fast.
Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the cilantro and green chiles.
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and add the enchilada sauce. Mix well to coat, then top with shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil, switch the oven to broil, and bake for another 3-5 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is golden brown. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding black olives on top before broiling.
You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or corn.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 684
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1140mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 90mg