Layered Casserole with Beef, Cabbage, and Potato

I absolutely adore this recipe. It has excellent flavour and Lidia's taste sensibilites come through. The sour tang of the cabbage melds wonderfully with the super tender beef. I have made it twice and have loved it both times. Unfortunately, I did not have access to Fontina cheese -- so I subsituted Provolone with ok results, though, I'm sure not as good. I would have rated it 5 stars but it seems the amount of potatoes is incorrect -- I've needed close to double (or else need to be 1/4" thick, which also seems incorrect). The second time I made it, I reduced the butter used as it was just family fare and was still good.