Cheesy French Onion Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef or preferred ground meat
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1 yellow onion, diced
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5-6 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp salt-free garlic herb seasoning
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp beef bouillon (powder or paste) + 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
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2.5 lbs Russet or yellow potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 oz packet onion soup mix
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10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup or preferred cream soup
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1/2 cup milk
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2 tsp black pepper
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2 cups freshly grated Colby Jack or preferred cheese
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1-2 cups crispy fried onions
# Instructions:
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Brown ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease if necessary.
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Add tomato paste to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in garlic herb seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon, and water. Simmer on low heat.
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Microwave potatoes for about 8 minutes or parboil them for approximately 5 minutes until slightly tender. Toss with olive oil and onion soup mix. Spread evenly in a 9×13 baking dish.
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Layer the beef mixture over the potatoes evenly.
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Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the casserole evenly.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 35 minutes.
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Remove the foil. Top the casserole with grated cheese and crispy fried onions. Bake uncovered for an additional 7–10 minutes.
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Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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You can use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for ground beef.
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Try mixing up the cheese with cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella.
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Choose alternative cream soups like cream of chicken or celery for different flavors.
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Opt for low-sodium options to manage the salt content from the onion soup mix and bouillon.
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For rustic texture, leave the potato peels on instead of peeling them.