NOTES: Beyond seasoning with salt & pepper, the dish tastes better with
some flavor additions.
Here are some suggestions:
– Tip 1: Add spices. Add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1/2teaspoon garlic powder to the ground beef right after browning. This
adds more flavor and also some heat, if you like things a little spicier.
– Tip 2: Add some butter. Butter and potatoes are the perfect pairing. When adding the layer of sliced russets to the baking pan, also add 1tablespoon of diced butter into the mix.
– Tip 3: Crisp up the meat* and start the onions. Instead of constantly
stirring to cook and crumble the meat, leave it alone, a few minutes at a
time, stirring only occasionally to achieve crispy edges. This adds texture
and boosts that beefy flavor. Add the onions to the skillet right after
removing the browned meat. Cook and stir them around the skillet to soften
them and release the brown bits stuck to the pan to develop the flavor of
the dish even more.
– Tip 4: *Add your favorites* to the dish. Like using fire-roasted diced
tomatoes instead of plain. Or finish the dish with pepperoncini and some
of the tangy liquid from the jar for a bit more heat and a kick of acid.
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