Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole | $10 Budget-Friendly Meals

Warm, cheesy, and oh-so-comforting! This Cheesy Beef & Potato Bake is the ultimate weeknight dinner that feeds the whole family for $10 or less. This recipe is part of my Budget-Friendly Dinner Series where I show you how to make family-approved meals using simple ingredients from Walmart, Farmers Market, Local etc: — all under $10! If you enjoy recipes like this, don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more delicious meals on a budget! Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole Recipe Ingredients (Walmart Price Breakdown) 1 lb Roll Ground Beef Fat 73% Lean / 27% Frozen (Walmart)– $5.44 4 medium potatoes (~1.5 lb @ $0.72/lb) – $1.08 1 small onion - (1 bag @ $4.28) - $0.61 (Walmart) 2 cloves garlic minced $0.20 1 can cream of mushroom soup – (Great Value) $0.70 2 cups shredded cheddar (Great Value) – $1.97 Total: $10.00 (Pantry staples) salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning. Directions 1. Peel and slice potatoes into rounds. Parboil 6-8 minutes. 2. Cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. 3. Add the diced onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika beef bouillon, Italian seasoning, water 4. In a baking dish, layer potatoes, beef, soup, and cheese. 5. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Homemade Substitute for Canned Cream of Soup (1 can = about 1 cup) Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth (or ½ broth + ½ milk/cream for extra creaminess) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder Salt & pepper to taste Directions: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux; cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. Cook until thick and creamy (about 3–4 minutes). 👉 This equals about 1 can of condensed cream soup, but it’s fresher, richer, and doesn’t have preservatives. Notes & Budget Tips Stretch meal by serving with a side salad or steamed veggies.