Old-Fashioned Amish Beef and Potato Casserole

Old-Fashioned Amish Beef and Potato Casserole
This hearty casserole is inspired by traditional Amish country cooking, known for simple ingredients and comforting flavors. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy sauce bake together to create a warm, filling meal perfect for family dinners.
⏱ Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
🧾 Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter (for greasing dish)
⭐ Optional Additions
½ teaspoon paprika
½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup frozen peas or carrots
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Extra cheese for topping
👨‍🍳 Instructions
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
Prepare the sauce
In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with the milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Layer the casserole
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom.
Add half of the cooked beef mixture.
Pour a portion of the soup mixture over it.
Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes and beef.
Add cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Rest and serve
Let the casserole sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.
🍽 Description
This Amish-style casserole is rich, creamy, and deeply comforting. The thinly sliced potatoes become soft and absorb the savory beef and creamy sauce while the melted cheese creates a golden, flavorful topping.
🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
Calories: 390
Protein: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 21 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 650 mg
💡 Tips for Success
Slice the potatoes very thin so they cook evenly.
Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work best.
If the potatoes are thick, bake an extra 10–15 minutes.
For a crispier top, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.