Here's how to make the perfect potato and minced meat casserole. Creamy, hearty, and quick to make.

Here's how to make the perfect potato and minced meat casserole. Creamy, hearty, and quick to make.

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171 Video Views·Dec 22, 2025

Today I'm showing you a potato and ground beef casserole with a creamy sauce and a golden-brown cheese crust. This recipe is super easy, the whole family will love, and is one of the most popular oven dishes ever!

I prepare the casserole with juicy potatoes, seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and a creamy mixture of milk and crème fraîche. Everything goes into the oven and bakes until the cheese is melted to a wonderful golden brown—simply unbelievably delicious!

👉 This potato casserole is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, is easy to prepare and tastes even better the next day.

✅ Explained step-by-step in the video
✅ With potatoes, spicy minced meat and creamy sauce
✅ Perfect as a main course for the whole family

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

800 g potatoes (5 ½ cups)
400 g ground beef (14 oz)
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1 tsp paprika powder
200 g crème fraîche (¾ cup + 2 tbsp)
150 ml milk (⅔ cup)
150 g grated cheese (1 ½ cups, e.g. Gouda or Emmental)
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 egg

Add a fresh green salad and you have a complete feel-good meal on the table.

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With love,
Your Anna 🤗