Smothered Ground Beef & Potato Bake with Homemade Gravy | Family Comfort Food!

This Smothered Ground Beef & Potato Bake is the ultimate comfort food!Made with 3 pounds of juicy 80/20 ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, and a rich homemade brown gravy, this casserole is hearty, filling, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Smothered Ground Beef & Potato Bake with Homemade Brown Gravy
INGREDIENTS
Potato Layer
8–9 medium potatoes, peeled & sliced 1/4 -1/2inch thick
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter or oil

Ground Beef Layer
3 lbs ground beef (80/20)
2 medium onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 tbsp garlic paste
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tsp beef bouillon powder
1 tsp CWT all-purpose seasoning

Homemade Brown Gravy
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups beef broth (warm)
1 tsp beef bouillon (optional, enhances depth)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
1 tsp CWT all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp browning sauce is needed

Cheese (Optional but Recommended)
3 cups shredded mozzarella or Colby-Jack
½ cup grated parmesan

Garnish
Fresh parsley (optional)

Baking Instructions
Bake @ 375F for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.
Garnish with parsley if desired.