Broccoli, Beef, and Potato Hotdish

Combine beef, broccoli, and potatoes with cheese sauce for a hotdish casserole that is a perfect weekend meal when the weather turns cold.

When the weather turns cold I enjoy making delicious casseroles, such as this Broccoli, Beef, and Potato Hotdish. I don’t remember where the original recipe came from, but it’s a great one for a hearty and warm dinner. The hotdish can also be brought to potlucks. It has a little of everything in it!

I’ve also heard of similar casseroles called a “man meal” or “poor man’s steak and potatoes.” I don’t know why it’s a “man meal”. I like it and I’m not a man! But, poor man’s steak and potatoes makes me laugh because I can see how that applies!

For this meal, you are layering each of the key ingredients and covering with a delicious cheddar cheese sauce. Since I don’t like to buy pre-packaged foods, the first time we made this I tried to shred my own potatoes. It didn’t work very well because I wasn’t able to get all of the moisture out and the casserole was mushy. 

The only downside to this meal is the number of dirty dishes it creates. But, since we always have leftovers for at least one more meal, sometimes two, it ends up being worth it in the end. 

Preparing everything takes about an hour, then it has to bake for about 40 minutes. So, this is a meal I suggest for the weekend when you have a little more time in the kitchen. I like to make it on Sunday evening so we have leftovers for the busy weekdays. 

Broccoli, Beef, and Potato Hotdish Step by Step

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs broccoli (cut into 1-inch florets)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 4 cups shredded potatoes (frozen)
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 450F. Cut the broccoli into one-inch pieces and spread out on a baking sheet. Pour a bit of oil on the broccoli. Stir it around until it’s coated. Roast the broccoli for about 15 minutes. Turn once halfway through, until it’s just soft and browned in spots.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, warm one tbsp of oil. Add the beef and onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, stirring frequently. This takes about 10-12 minutes.

Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp of the salt. 

Remove the beef from the heat and layer the beef mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. 

Layer the broccoli on top of the meat mixture in the baking dish.

In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, whisk the milk and cornstarch together. Bring it to a boil, whisking often to prevent scalding, until it is bubbling and starts to thicken. 

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the frozen potatoes, egg, pepper, and 1/4 tsp of salt. 

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese, 3/4 tsp of salt, and turmeric. Stir until the cheese has completely melted and mixed into the milk. 

Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the meat and broccoli in the baking dish. 

Sprinkle the potatoes over the cheese sauce. Spray the entire top with cooking spray. 

Bake the casserole (at 450F) until it is bubbling and the potatoes begin to brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it stand for at least 10 minutes to cool. Sprinkle with paprika before serving warm.

Broccoli, Beef, and Potato Hotdish Leftovers

Storage: Cover leftover hotdish and refrigerate for 1-2 days.

Reheating: For best results, reheat some of the hotdish in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir often to prevent it from sticking to the bottom. If you need to thin it out a bit, add a small amount of milk or water.

Freezing: The hotdish should freeze well as long as it is in a freezer-safe container. Keep for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator one day before reheating.

Recipe

Broccoli, Beef, and Potato Hotdish

Combine beef, broccoli, and potatoes with cheese sauce for a hotdish casserole that is a perfect weekend meal when the weather turns cold.

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

beef

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broccoli

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casserole

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cheese

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ground beef

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potatoes

Servings: 15 cups

5 from 6 votes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs broccoli (cut into 1-inch florets)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 4 cups shredded potatoes (frozen)
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Recommended Equipment

• Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
• Baking Sheet
• Skillet
• Glass Baking Dish
• Saucepan – Large
• Whisk – Nylon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450F
• Toss broccoli with 1 tbsp oil in a large bowl
• Spread out on baking sheet and roast, stirring once halfway through, until just soft and browned in spots, about 15 minutes
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat
• Add beef and onion and cook until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 10-12 minutes
• Stir in worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt
• Remove from heat and layer in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish
• When broccoli is done roasting, layer on top of the beef in the baking dish
• Whisk milk and cornstarch in a large saucepan
• Bring to boil over medium-high heat, whisking often, until bubbling and thickened, about 6-8 minutes
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese, 3/4 tsp salt, and turmeric until cheese is melted
• Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top of the meat and broccoli
• Combine potatoes, egg, pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl
• Sprinkle evenly over the casserole
• Coat the top with cooking spray
• Bake the casserole until it is bubbling and the potatoes are beginning to brown, about 40 minutes
• Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving to cool
• Sprinkle with paprika

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Nutrition Facts

Broccoli, Beef, and Potato Hotdish

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 379 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 530mg22%

Potassium 641mg18%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 555IU11%

Vitamin C 47mg57%

Calcium 223mg22%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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