Description
Hearty slow cooker hamburger potato casserole brings comfort and convenience to family dinner tables with minimal prep work. Layers of ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 diced potatoes
- 1 diced onion
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring thorough cooking and removing excess fat.
- Create a layered foundation in the slow cooker by spreading potato slices as the initial base.
- Carefully distribute the seasoned beef and onion mixture evenly over the potato layer.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently pour the creamy soup mixture over the beef and potatoes, ensuring complete coverage.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow casserole to simmer for 6-8 hours, developing rich flavors.
- During the final hour of cooking, generously sprinkle shredded cheese and bread crumbs across the surface.
- Continue cooking until cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly texture.
- Once cooking is complete, let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve piping hot, offering a hearty and comforting meal that promises delightful taste and satisfaction.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for added nutrition and a slightly different flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Consider adding diced bell peppers or carrots for extra vegetables and nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg