Ground Beef and Potato Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 medium white potatoes (pared, and sliced very thin)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon celery leaves (fresh or dried optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (spicy optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup milk (add a little more if needed)
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch paprika
• grated cheddar cheese