A hearty, oven-baked cheesy beef and potato bake made with simple ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.

1 lb ground beef

4 cups potatoes, thinly sliced

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup milk or cream

1 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.

3. Grease a 9×13 baking dish and layer half the potatoes at the bottom.

4. Add half the beef, sprinkle with cheese, and repeat the layers.

5. In a bowl, mix milk or cream with paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over the dish.

6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20-25 minutes until golden.

7. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Use Yukon gold or russet potatoes for best texture.

Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated.

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.