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Creamy One Pot Beef and Potato Casserole – One Pot Ground Beef Recipes Win

This creamy one pot beef and potato casserole is my go-to when I need dinner fast but want it to taste like I spent hours in the kitchen. It’s cozy, rich, and exactly the kind of thing you make when everyone's starving and you're out of energy. With pantry staples and a single pan, we’re talking minimum cleanup and maximum satisfaction. This casserole hits all the right notes: tender ground beef, soft potatoes, a creamy sauce that hugs everything together, and just enough spice to keep things interesting. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel here, just get a delicious one-pot dinner on the table without breaking a sweat. And let’s be real—between the Ground Beef One Pot Meals, One Pan Ground Beef Recipes, and Ground Beef Casserole Recipes I’ve tested over the years, this one’s got that perfect middle ground of hearty and easy. It’s even got a hint of One Pot Orzo Recipes vibes, though no orzo here. If you love One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipes or crave Orzo One Pot Recipes, you’ll still fall for this creamy beefy magic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Ground Beef Casserole Recipes, Ground Beef One Pot Meals, One Pan Ground Beef Recipes, One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipes, one pot ground beef recipes, one pot orzo recipes, Orzo One Pot Recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until it softens, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook another minute.
  3. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir everything together to coat the potatoes in the seasonings.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and potatoes and stir it in to combine. Cook for a minute to get rid of the raw flour taste.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and bring everything to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–18 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the sour cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Swap the cheddar for pepper jack if you want a little kick. Or stir in frozen peas right before serving if you want to sneak in a veggie. It's flexible like that.