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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (241g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 3 medium white potatoes 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Calories 452
Calories from Fat 214		(47%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 23.8g	36%
	Saturated Fat 12.4g	61%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
	Trans Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 110mg		36%
Sodium 806mg		33%
Potassium 897mg		25%
Total Carbohydrate 28.7g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 2.7g	10%
	Sugars 2.1g
Protein 30.4g		60%
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Ground Beef and Potatoes (Easy)

Recipe #201218 | 1¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Andi of Longmeadow Farm
Dec 20, 2006

An old farm recipe, updated to today's fast paced life. This is not a gourmet meal, but what it does do, is give you and your family a filling and good comforting meal. Don't hesitate to use already prepared store bought sliced potatoes, or pare and slice potatoes prior to when needed, keeping in cold water.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 medium white potatoes (pared, and sliced very thin)
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon celery leaves (fresh or dried optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (spicy optional)

Cheese sauce

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk (add a little more if needed)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Topping

1 pinch paprika
grated cheddar cheese

Directions

1
Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Preheat oven 375 degrees.
3
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and brown ground beef.
4
Drain ground beef, if necessary.
5
Add onions and celery to skillet and cook until soft, adding rest of spice ingredients through pepper flakes.
6
Mix throughly.
7
Using a small skillet melt butter.
8
Add flour to butter, stirring for one minute over medium-high heat.
9
Gradually add milk and cook till bubbly and thickened.
10
Add cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and chili powder continue to stir until melted.
11
Spoon 1/4 cup of the ground beef mixture and spread evenly on bottom of baking dish.
12
Add 1 layer of potatoes.
13
Alternate ground beef mixture, then potatoes until completely used.
14
Pour cheese sauce over ground beef and potato mixture.
15
Top with a pinch of paprika and grated cheese.
16
Bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes and beef are bubbly and done.

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From: Chef #540346

On Nov 5, 2009

This was very good. Everyone loved it and asked for more, even my picky son (who dislikes potatoes). Will make again!

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From: kstrating

On Sep 11, 2009

Simple & easy to put together. Hubby loved it! Slightly "warm", for me, but the pepper flakes do give it that kick. Will be making again.

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From: ~Rita~

On Jan 3, 2007

Yes, I tweaked making in a 3 quart dish. I used 4 potatoes which I sliced just before layering so no need to cover with water and chill. I browned 2 pounds of 90 percent less fat beef skipped the oil and sauteed the onions celery and garlic right in with the beef, so no need to remove. I skipped the butter and sprinkled 3 tablespoons flour right over the beef mixture. Stirred it in then added 2 cups of low fat milk and 1 cup cheese heated till thickened stirring in the spices. Now I sliced the potatoes in which I layered with the meet mixture. Quick and easy and a lot less clean up with quicker results. I do suggest covering the casserole dish with foil for 45 minutes to prevent the top from browning to quickly. At which point add the remaining cheese to melt! Comfort food! Oh my son just had to top his with ketchup and I found it pretty good. Thanks for the warmth!

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From: coleen114

On Oct 27, 2007

What can I say? There are only two of us, and the entire pan was cleaned out by the end of the night. I had one "healthy" serving, and my hubby kept going back for more! He is a meat and potatoes kind of guy! I used ground venison in place of beef. The only option I added was celery salt in place of the regular salt and celery leaves. I also had some mirepoix (onions, celery, carrots) left in the fridge so I subbed that for the chopped onions and celery. What an easy, tasty meal.

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