Beef and Spuds Mix (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 4 medium potatoes
03 - 1 medium onion
04 - 2 cloves garlic
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1/2 cup beef broth
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# How to Make It:

01 - Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Skin and cube the potatoes into tiny chunks.
03 - Dice the onion and crush the garlic cloves.
04 - Put olive oil in a big pan and warm it on medium heat.
05 - Toss in diced onion and crushed garlic, cook until they smell good.
06 - Throw in ground beef, add salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika.
07 - Keep cooking until beef turns brown with no pink spots.
08 - Add beef broth, mix well and let it bubble for a bit.
09 - Take the pan off the heat.
10 - In a bowl, mix the beef stuff with the potato cubes.
11 - Gently mix in sour cream and half the cheese.
12 - Pour everything into a baking dish and smooth it flat.
13 - Sprinkle the leftover cheese on top.
14 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
15 - Take off the foil and cook another 10-15 minutes until cheese bubbles.
16 - When done, let it sit a few minutes before you dig in.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Cut your potatoes in same-size bits so they cook at the same time.
02 - Want a crunchy top? Stick it under the broiler for a minute after taking off the foil.
03 - For an extra creamy dish, swap sour cream with cream cheese or regular cream.
04 - Toss in some peas, carrots, or peppers if you want more color and nutrients.
05 - Need some heat? Add a bit of cayenne or a chopped hot pepper to your meat mix.