Scrumptious Beef and Potato Casserole

Answer your craving for steak and potatoes with this comfort-food casserole alternative that pairs chuck and potatoes with a creamy sauce and Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 694 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.25 cups milk
• 1.25 cups whole wheat flake cereal, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Mix milk, condensed soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Pour meat mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes over top, then pour soup mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and cereal.

Step 5

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and sauce is hot and bubbly, about 1 1/2 hours.