Ground Beef and Mashed Potato Casserole

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A quick and economical crowd pleaser! Hearty and filling with an added extra benefit of veggies hidden in the midst of kid-pleasing, yummy mashed potatoes, ground meat, and mounds of melted cheddar cheese! Great for get-togethers, pot-luck luncheons/ dinners, for sports crowds, or even for kids who are not big veggie-eaters! Nice for busy cooks who like easy-to-reheat leftovers that taste better the next day!

Submitted by Francine Perretta
Updated on November 17, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • vegetable cooking spray

  • 1 ½ pounds 80% lean ground beef

  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion

  • ¼ cup diced green bell pepper

  • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper

  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

  • 1 stalk green onion, chopped, divided

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 pinch meat tenderizer, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 dash browning sauce

  • 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated flaky biscuits

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

  • 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add yellow onion, bell peppers, celery, and 1/2 of the green onion; saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato sauce, 1/2 of the parsley, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, meat tenderizer, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and browning sauce. Drain oil and remove from the heat.

  3. Line the prepared baking dish with refrigerated biscuits; divide them evenly and spread out to cover the pan, overlapping if necessary. Spread drained ground beef mixture evenly on top of the biscuits. Spread diced tomatoes over the beef, then evenly scatter frozen vegetables. Spread mashed potatoes over the top, and sprinkle with remaining green onions, Cheddar cheese, and remaining parsley. Cover with foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is golden and melted, another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

Any frozen vegetables can be used in this casserole. I used frozen corn, and it was great. Mixed vegetables would work well with this dish, too.

Expect leftovers to go over well!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

541 Calories
27g Fat
46g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 541
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1026mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 29g 59%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 292mg 22%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 794mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.