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Cheeseburger Potato Casserole

Purpose
Family-sized ground beef and potato casserole with a rich, cohesive cheeseburger flavor
Yield
8 portions
Prep time
25 minutes
Cook time
50 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 1 kg of ground beef

Produce

  • 2 lbs of potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)

Dairy

  • 400 g of shredded old cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of butter

Liquids

  • 1 796 ml can of diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 156 ml can of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1⁄2 cup of potato cooking water

Dry ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Put diced potatoes in a large cooking pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Parboil for 8-10 minutes until they start to become fork-tender, then drain. A fork should have a harder time going through the center of the potato than its exterior.
  2. Reserve 1⁄2 cup of potato cooking water, then drain the potatoes.
  3. Put potatoes back in the cooking pot without heat and mix in butter and half the spices until evenly coated.
  4. Brown ground beef aggressively in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat, then drain excess fat.
  5. Mix in the remaining spices and cook for about 1 minute.
  6. Add Worcestershire sauce and mix for about 1 minute to distribute it evenly through the beef.
  7. Add tomato paste and mix for about 1 minute to distribute it evenly through the beef.
  8. Add diced tomatoes and reserved potato cooking water.
  9. Lower heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is saucy but not watery.
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. Pour the beef mixture into the cooking pot with the potatoes and mix gently until every piece is coated.
  12. Mix in 300 g cheddar cheese.
  13. Pour the mix into the baking dish.
  14. Top with the remaining 100 g cheddar cheese.
  15. Cover with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  16. Remove tin foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese on top is golden.

Notes

Cooking note: Season the potatoes immediately after draining so the potato pieces carry the same flavor profile as the beef instead of tasting plain inside the casserole.

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