Creamy Beef and Potato Bake

Print Category Oven pan Thematic Stove   Less than 60 minutes.   Source dairygoodness Evaluation

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Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) prepared tomato pasta sauce
  • 2 cups (500 mL) milk, divided
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) grated Canadian Cheddar cheese

Preparation

  1. In skillet, melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the butter and oil. Add potatoes and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook until zucchini is tender. Spoon vegetable mixture into 13" x 9" (33 x 23 cm) baking dish. Set aside.
  2. In skillet, cook onion and seasoning until onion is tender. Add ground beef, cook and stir until beef loses its pink colour. Stir in tomato sauce and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the milk. Spoon meat mixture over vegetable layer in dish.
  3. Melt remaining butter, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in remaining milk. Cook and stir until sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Stir in Canadian Cheddar cheese. Pour sauce over meat layer.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Cook commentary

4-6 servings
Tips: Spring calls for glorious fresh veggies. This is a sure bet to get the family to appreciate the wonders of zucchini.

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