Healthy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
This satisfying Meat and Potatoes Casserole features ground beef or turkey sauteed with vegetables, covered in potatoes, and smothered in a light, creamy sauce. Bake the ground turkey and potatoes casserole up tonight for a dinner your family will love and impress everyone with the final result! Also, what is one real benefit of this recipe is its versatility. Not only you can always switch from turkey to ground beef if you are a red meat lover, but also you can add some extra veggies.
Therefore, that's also an amazing way to make some room in your fridge!
First of all, let's see where did my idea for this Ground Turkey and Potatoes Casserole recipe came from… Do you like shepherd's pie? Well, I've only had it a couple of times, and I wasn't impressed. However, I'm sure it could be good if the mashed potatoes on top were done well.
Unfortunately, the versions I've had were topped with bland potatoes, which kind of ruined the experience for me. I haven't thought I'm a mashed potato snob till now, but maybe I am. So, yes, if they aren't smothered in gravy, I think they need to be pretty flavorful on their own.
Ground Turkey Meat and Potatoes Casserole: TIPS
So, yes, this hearty but healthy casserole was inspired by shepherd's pie. However, I wanted to change up the topping a bit to add more flavor and texture. Therefore, I topped it with frozen potatoes, which browned nicely and created a chewy instead of mushy topping. Also, the casserole is smothered in a creamy sauce, but it's made with only one tablespoon of butter so is actually pretty light.
As mentioned before, you can make the casserole recipe with ground beef too, if you prefer. Actually, I made it twice this week because I wanted to improve the recipe a bit after the first time. So, I used beef first and ground turkey the second time. All in all, me and my family preferred the ground turkey with potatoes casserole. However, we are turkey meat lovers, so our opinion is a little subjective.
This isn't what I would call a quick weeknight dinner. It uses two skillets plus a baking dish and takes over an hour to make including baking time. However, it's great for a Sunday dinner or for making ahead if you are home to cook during the day. It will totally with it, believe me! Even though it takes some extra time and energy, the result is extremely delicious and also good for you!
How's the Meal?
Last but not least, I have the one pictured here in the refrigerator for tonight's dinner, and I can't wait to dig in (again) later. So, I hope you will love this recipe as much as we did!
Ground Turkey and Potatoes Casserole: RECIPE
Well, the time to start preparing your Ground Turkey and Potatoes Casserole finally came! So, good luck and keep in mind to closely follow the steps and indications!
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This stick-to-your-ribs dinner is actually pretty light and good for you!
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground meat, onion, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often and crumbling the meat, until onions are tender and meat is mostly cooked through. Stir in garlic and vegetables, and continue cooking until vegetables are heated.
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Meanwhile, in a smaller skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter until smooth. Stir in milk a small amount at a time, whisking constantly to keep mixture smooth. Bring sauce to a simmer. Turn off heat, and stir in cheese, a pinch of salt, and pepper to taste.
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Stir sour cream into meat mixture, and spread meat and vegetables into the prepared baking dish. Arrange an even layer of frozen potatoes over the meat, and then pour the cream sauce evenly over the potatoes. Gently jiggle the pan back and forth a few times to allow the sauce to sink into the meat a bit.
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Bake in preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until potatoes are browned to your liking.
Recipe Notes
If you want to use fresh potatoes, just dice them, and soak them in water for about 5 minutes. Then, drain them and dry them on a kitchen towel. That step helps to wash some of the starch off the potatoes, and they will crisp up better in the oven.
Final Thoughts
All in all, that is the recipe and all you need to know about the meat and Potatoes Casserole recipe. So, now, it's your turn to share your taught and advice on this in the comment section below.
Tell us everything: How was the final result of this casserole recipe? Did your family enjoy it? (Also, keep in mind that I appreciate the negative feedback too). Did you need to improvise when it came to the ingredients list? If so, what did you replace and with what?
In addition, please, don't hesitate to ask any further questions in the comment section too. I am here for you!
Last but not least, you'll also love these stick-to-your-ribs casseroles that are good for you too!
Source: https://wearychef.com/recipe/meat-and-potatoes-casserole/
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