Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cowboy spirit (optional but highly recommended)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with a touch of frontier flair.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, breadcrumbs, diced onion, minced garlic, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well, letting the flavors mingle like a cowboy and his trusty steed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and beaten eggs. Pour this mixture into the beef mixture and stir until everything is well coated. It’s like wrangling ingredients into a flavorful roundup!
- Place a layer of thinly sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a starchy foundation for your cowboy creation.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the potatoes, spreading it evenly like a prairie sunset. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and scatter the drained diced tomatoes across the top, adding a burst of color like a cactus in bloom.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, and the cheese is golden and bubbly. Yeehaw!
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of cowboy spirit for that extra dash of rugged charm.
Nutritional Information: Per serving
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Yeehaw Factor: Off the charts!