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Ingredients
| ground beef: 1 lb |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/2 tsp |
| margarine (oleo): 1 Tbl |
| onions (chopped): 1/4 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 Tbl |
| fresh thyme: 2 tsp |
| whole milk: 3 cups |
| cheddar cheese (shredded): 3 cups |
| white potatoes: 6 whole potatoes |
Potato and Ground Beef Gratin
Credit: www.bettycrocker.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
35 min -
Cook Time
65 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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- Heat oven to 375°F. 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 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.