Description
Homemade cheesy beef and potato delight brings hearty comfort to dinner tables across America. Simple ingredients combine for a satisfying meal that will please families seeking delicious home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 4 cups (600 g) potatoes, diced
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter
- 2 tbsps (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Beef Preparation: Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, draining excess fat, then set aside the meat.
- Aromatic Base: In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onions with garlic until they become translucent and release a fragrant essence.
- Roux Development: Dust flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring consistently to craft a smooth, golden thickening agent that will enhance the dish’s texture.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually stream beef broth into the roux, whisking energetically to prevent clumping, then fold in diced potatoes and previously cooked ground beef.
- Simmering Stage: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and allow the contents to simmer gently, enabling potatoes to soften and flavors to harmonize completely.
- Creamy Transformation: Incorporate heavy cream and cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese melts smoothly, creating a velvety, rich consistency.
- Seasoning Finale: Adjust salt and pepper to align with personal taste preferences, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the steaming mixture into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions to add a vibrant, crisp accent.
Notes
- Drain Beef Thoroughly: Remove excess fat completely to prevent greasy, heavy texture and ensure a cleaner, healthier dish.
- Roux Technique Matters: Continuously stir flour mixture to avoid burning and create a smooth, golden base that thickens the sauce perfectly.
- Potato Cooking Time: Simmer potatoes until fork-tender but not mushy, maintaining their structural integrity for the best texture and mouthfeel.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Remove pot from heat before adding cheese to prevent separation and achieve a silky, creamy consistency that coats every ingredient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg