Description
This Crock Pot Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting, hearty one-pot meal combining tender russet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a family dinner with minimal prep, this slow cooker casserole delivers rich flavors and tender textures with the convenience of slow cooking.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 6 small russet potatoes (cleaned, peeled, and thinly sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 carrots (sliced into 1/4” thick pieces)
Soup and Dairy
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and cook onions: Add ground beef to a large skillet over medium heat and cook until browned. Add diced onions and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until onions become soft and translucent. Drain excess grease and set the beef and onion mixture aside.
- Prepare the soup mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until fully combined.
- Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: Place half of the thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half of the browned beef and onion mixture, then pour half of the soup mixture on top. Add half of the sliced carrots and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, carrots, and cheese.
- Cook the casserole: Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 4-5 hours or on Low for 7-8 hours, until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
- Rest before serving: Let the casserole cool in the slow cooker for 10-15 minutes before serving to help it set and make serving easier.
Notes
- Slicing the Potatoes: Ensure all potatoes are sliced evenly, about the same thickness, for uniform cooking. Using a mandoline slicer can provide consistent slices easily.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole in the crock pot liner, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add extra cooking time if starting from cold ingredients.
- Drain the Ground Beef: Removing excess grease after browning prevents a greasy casserole.
- Serve for a Crowd: Double quantities and use a large crock pot (6 quarts or more) to feed more people. Cooking time may need to be increased.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with a green salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, slow-cooked green beans, or slow cooker focaccia to soak up the savory sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate 1/10th of casserole)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
