Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs ground beef

• 6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook Ground Beef:

   • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

   • Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

   • Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.

3. Prepare Sauce:

   • In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream.

   • Stir in half of the shredded cheese.

4. Assemble Casserole:

   • Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the dish.

   • Spread half of the beef mixture, then half of the sauce.

   • Repeat the layers, ending with the sauce on top.

5. Bake:

   • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

   • Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.

6. Serve:

   • Let cool slightly and garnish with chopped parsley.