This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings and takes approximately 1.5 hours (prep + cook time). This is the classic version using a cream-based soup for the sauce.
Ingredients
-
1 tablespoon olive oil
-
1 pound (450-500g) ground beef (medium-fat is recommended)
-
1 medium onion, diced
-
2 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-
1 can (approx. 300g) condensed cream of soup (mushroom, chicken, or cream of cheese soup works well)
-
1/2 cup milk
-
2 pounds (approx. 1kg) potatoes, thinly sliced (slicing them $1/8″$ thick with a mandolin is ideal)
-
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese blend), divided
