Creating Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole is a breeze with the following steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease if necessary.
3. Add Onions and Garlic: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
4. Season: Add salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme to the beef mixture. Stir well to combine.
5. Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
6. Layer the Potatoes: Place half of the sliced potatoes along the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly.
7. Add Beef Mixture: Evenly spread the cooked beef mixture over the layered potatoes.
8. Add Remaining Potatoes: Layer the remaining sliced potatoes over the beef mixture.
9. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream and beef broth until well combined. Pour this mixture over the layered casserole, ensuring an even distribution.
10. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of the casserole.
11. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
12. Uncover and Bake Again: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
13. Check Potatoes: Ensure the potatoes are tender by inserting a fork into the layers.
14. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

This uncomplicated method guarantees a delightful casserole that showcases the rich flavors you’ve combined.