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Italian Beef and Zucchini Casserole

A hearty and creamy casserole combining seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Potatoes
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 6 large russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
  • 1.5 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste salt salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F, spray baking dish, and slice potatoes thinly. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook ground beef and onion until browned, add garlic and spices, then set aside.
  3. Mix mushroom soup, sour cream, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce to make sauce.
  4. Layer potatoes, beef mixture, sauce, and cheese in the dish; repeat layers and top with butter.
  5. Cover with foil, bake 60 minutes, then uncover and bake 20-30 minutes until golden. Rest before serving, garnish with parsley.

Notes

For extra browning, use the broiler for the last few minutes, watching carefully.