Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the beef mixture over the potatoes.
• Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes and beef mixture.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are tender.
• Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.