Cheesy Beef and Potato Garden Casserole is a comforting oven-baked dish filled with savory beef, soft potatoes, and a variety of vegetables. The combination of melted cheese and seasoned meat creates a rich flavor that blends perfectly with the tender potatoes. Vegetables such as carrots and green beans add color and nutrition, making this dish both delicious and balanced. This casserole is ideal for weeknight dinners because it is simple to prepare and requires basic ingredients that are easy to find.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 medium potatoes, diced
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup green beans
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese
½ cup cheddar cheese
½ cup beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon thyme
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish.
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic.
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Stir in carrots and green beans.
Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Place diced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread the beef and vegetable mixture on top.
Pour beef broth over the casserole.
Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is golden.
