Poor Man's Casserole
This warm comforting casserole has many names but my mom called it "Poor Man's Casserole" so that's what we are going with
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1.5 lbs 85% lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp Grumpy Chipotle seasoning
- 1/2 onion minced
- 3 cups mashed potaoes we all know how to make them
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese blended to warm mashed potatoes
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 16 oz corn canned, frozen or fresh. I use fresh but won't judge
For the brown gravy
- 3 cups beef broth
- 6 tbsp AP flour
- 4 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Grumpy Hot pepper mix or chili blend
Instructions
For the Casserole
- Pre heat your oven to 375Add the beef to a heated skillet and brown but do not cook completely or the casserole will be dry. While cooking add the spices and minced onion.Drain off the fat and layer the beef into the bottom of a medium casserole dish. Next add a layer of the corn. Top with the pepper jack mashed potatoes and sprinkle with smoked paprika.Place on the center rack and bake for 30 to 45 minutes until mashed potatoes start to brown.Serve and cover with the brown gravy. Salt and pepper to taste.
For the Gravy
- Make roux: Add butter and melt and flour to a large pot and stir continuously until a roux is formed, about 2 minutes. Add beef broth and spices: Slowly pour in half the beef broth while stirring vigorously with a whisk. This will help prevent lumps. Once smooth and lump-free, add the rest of the beef broth,spices.Thicken: Let the gravy boil until thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
