Beef Cheese Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin pieces.
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2 tablespoons oil or butter for cooking.
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1 diced onion.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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1 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh thyme.
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1 pound of ground beef.
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1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
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1 teaspoon of bouillon granules.
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1 teaspoon of salt.
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1 teaspoon of paprika.
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1 teaspoon oregano.
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2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
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1 cup beef stock.
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1/2 cup whole milk.
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1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Chopped fresh parsley (optional).
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 375°F and let it warm up.
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Slice the potatoes into even, thin slices after peeling them.
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Heat up the skillet, melt the butter, and soften the onion, thyme, and garlic together.
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Crumble ground beef into the skillet and cook until brown, breaking it apart.
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Mix in the paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and bouillon powder for flavor.
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Remove extra grease, sprinkle in the flour, and stir it for about a minute.
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Pour in milk and broth gradually, stirring until it thickens.
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Spray your baking dish with oil, then add a layer of half the potatoes followed by half the beef mixture.
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Use the rest of your potatoes and beef mixture to make another layer.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes until the potatoes soften.
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Take off the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes till bubbly.
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Let the dish sit for 10-15 minutes before you serve it.
# Notes:
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Broil a little at the end for a crispy top.
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Add the cheese only for the last bake.
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Avoid cooking beef fully before it goes in the oven.
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Let it stand so the sauce thickens up.
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You can prep it in advance and bake it later.
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Perfect for feeding a family.
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Works well if you want to freeze it.