Potato and Ground Beef Gratin
Potato and Ground Beef Gratin might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 584 calories, 40g of protein, and 32g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up potatoes, flour, milk, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 375F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in thyme.
Stir milk into onion mixture.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
Spread half of the potatoes in baking dish. Top with beef; spread remaining potatoes over beef.
Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.
Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over potatoes.
Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until top is brown and bubbly and potatoes are tender.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.