Papa's Papas Casserole

Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F.

Step 2: Peel potatoes (optional) and cut into wedges or large chunks.

Step 3: Rinse well to remove surface starch.

Step 4: Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon dried minced onions in a large bowl.

Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons oil and mix well to coat.

Step 6: Spread potato mixture evenly in a 9"x13" baking pan, in a single layer if possible.

Step 7: Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through.

Step 8: Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet.

Step 9: Add garlic, jalapeno and remaining minced onions and cook, stirring, until garlic softens and onions are lightly colored, about 3 minutes.

Step 10: Add meat, oregano, cilantro, salt and pepper.

Step 11: Cook, stirring, until meat is browned, breaking up large chunks with a spoon.

Step 12: Add beans and mushrooms, and cook 1 minute.

Step 13: Add tomato sauce and cook, stirring, until heated, about 3 minutes.

Step 14: Stir in one-third of the cheese and cook just until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.

Step 15: When potatoes are browned and cooked through, remove from oven.

Step 16: Spoon meat mixture over potatoes and top with remaining cheese.

Step 17: Return to oven and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, 5-10 minutes.