Description
A hearty and flavorful beef and potato bake with vegetables, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% or higher)
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, sliced thinly
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Once browned, drain excess grease and set the beef aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add carrots, green beans, and bell peppers; cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked beef and sautéed vegetables; toss with salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Layer in a greased baking dish, starting with sliced potatoes, followed by beef-vegetable mixture, repeating layers and finishing with potatoes.
- Pour the beef broth evenly over the entire dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil, sprinkle cheese if desired, and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with lentils or mushrooms. For lower carbs, use cauliflower or turnips instead of potatoes. Use dairy-free cheese as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg