Gluten-Free Beef and Potato Casserole

Gluten-free, no-soup casserole that is easy to make. This comfort food dish is great on a cold day or when you just want a hearty meal. You can spice it up with a little cayenne pepper after cooking. This dish was approved by a 5-year-old.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 481 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
• 5 large red potatoes
• cooking spray
• ½ large onion, diced
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave until fork-tender, about 12 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat a pan over medium heat. Add olive oil; cook onion until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Blend 1/2 cup milk with cornstarch in a small dish using a fork until well mixed and no lumps remain. Pour into the pan along with remaining milk, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Carefully remove potatoes from the microwave with tongs. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place slices in the bottom of the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour ground beef mixture on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.