Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, DIVIDED
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar, DIVIDED
- ½ cup sour cream
- 20 ounces frozen hashbrowns, thawed & drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain the grease. Mix in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper, then set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking continuously.
- Gradually add beef broth and milk, whisking constantly. Mix in thyme, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper, bringing it to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened for about a minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of cheese until melted, then add sour cream. Fold in the drained hashbrowns until well mixed.
- Layer half of the hashbrown mixture in the baking dish, add ground beef, then top with the remaining hashbrown mixture, ensuring it reaches the edges.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown, then sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Adjust the seasoning and spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.