{"id":"61ebd2bc-c9fe-47f7-a916-cdcbc9e36c75","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/61ebd2bc-c9fe-47f7-a916-cdcbc9e36c75","source_url":"https://reciperunner.com/ground-beef-potato-casserole/","title":"Ground Beef Potato Casserole Recipe","description":"Ground beef potato casserole is a hearty, easy dinner made with potatoes, seasoned ground beef, green chiles, enchilada sauce, and gooey melted cheese. It's a Southwest-inspired casserole that's packed with flavor!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT37M","total_time":"PT47M","image_url":"https://reciperunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ground-beef-potato-casserole-7-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 pound lean ground beef","item":"lean ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into 1/4 inch dice)","item":"Yukon Gold potatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"cut into 1/4 inch dice"},{"text":"1/2 cup diced yellow onion","item":"diced yellow onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)","item":"poblano pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"seeded and diced"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"1 teaspoon chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 ounces diced green chiles","item":"diced green chiles","quantity":4,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped cilantro","item":"chopped cilantro","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"15 ounces mild green enchilada sauce (I use Hatch or Siete Foods)","item":"mild green enchilada sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"oz","preparation":"I use Hatch or Siete Foods"},{"text":"1 cup shredded cheese (Colby Jack, Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese)","item":"shredded cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"Colby Jack, Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 375° F. In a small bowl combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt."},{"number":2,"text":"Add a 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a large oven safe skillet. Heat it over medium-high heat and then add in the ground beef. Crumble the ground beef and season it with half of the spice blend. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until it's cooked through. Remove it from the skillet and onto a plate."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Turn the heat down to medium and add in the potatoes, onion, poblano pepper, and the rest of the spice blend. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir frequently and if the potatoes start to stick to the skillet or brown too quickly, add in a couple tablespoons of water. Add additional water if needed."},{"number":4,"text":"Once the potatoes are tender stir in the cilantro and green chiles."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the ground beef back into the skillet along with the enchilada sauce. Stir so everything is coated in the sauce. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cover the skillet with a piece of foil. Bake for 15 minutes then remove the foil and turn the oven to broil. Bake another 3-5 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese starts to brown. Garnish with cilantro and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T05:25:27.166639+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T05:25:27.166639+00:00"}