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Potato and Ground Beef Gratin Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 c.)
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
3 c. milk
3 c. shredded mild Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
6 medium white potatoes (2 1/2 lb.), peeled, thinly
sliced (6 c.)
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375ºF. Spray 13x9 inch (3 quart)
glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, salt & pepper over
medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently,
until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Spread half of the potatoes in baking dish. Top
with beef; spread remaining potatoes over beef.
Pour cheese sauce over potatoes.

6. Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle
remaining 1 c. cheese and the paprika 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.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6 servings (1 1/2 c. each)
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
35 minutes

 

 

 

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