Beef Stew Served in a Bread Bowl

Instructions

1. Prepare Oven and Beef

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onions, and garlic. Cook until the beef is fully browned, breaking it up with a spatula.

• Drain off any excess grease. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

2. Make the Sauce

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of soup and milk until the mixture is smooth.

3. Layer the Casserole

• First Potato Layer: Arrange about one-third of the thinly sliced potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

• Beef Layer: Spread half of the seasoned ground beef mixture over the potatoes.

• Cheese Layer: Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese over the beef.

• Repeat: Place the next one-third of the potatoes, followed by the remaining ground beef.

• Top Potato Layer: Place the final layer of potatoes on top.

• Pour Sauce: Pour the cream of soup mixture evenly over the entire casserole, ensuring the sauce covers the potatoes, allowing it to seep down.

4. Bake

• Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.

• Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. (The potatoes should be soft when pierced with a fork).

• Carefully remove the foil.

• Sprinkle the remaining 1.5 cups of cheese over the top.

• Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.

5. Serve

• Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.