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Crowd-Pleasing Dinner Party Recipe

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A comforting and delicious casserole that combines ground beef, potatoes, and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs (680 g) ground beef
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Peel and dice the potatoes. Slice the carrots and boil both in salted water for 8-10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Drain excess grease.
  4. Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens.
  5. Add salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, thyme, and onion powder. Stir well.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then gradually add beef broth and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
  7. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Spread the potatoes and carrots in the baking dish. Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the vegetables, then pour the creamy sauce on top.
  9. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the casserole.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to swap the veggies based on what you have on hand. This dish can also be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.

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Keywords: crowd-pleasing, dinner party, casserole, beef, comfort food

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