Potato Ground Beef Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs Russet potatoes (sliced and par-boiled)
• 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 Tbsp butter (for baking dish)
• 9 x 13 baking dish
• * Beef Mixture*
• 1 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 small bell pepper (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbsp dried chives
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp granulated onion powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet (optional)

BECHAMEL SAUCE

• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• pinch of salt
• pinch of freshly grated nutmeg