Description
crockpot hamburger potato casserole offers a budget‑friendly, one‑pot dinner that blends tender sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese with a creamy mushroom soup sauce. This easy, hands‑free recipe delivers comforting flavors perfect for family meals, requiring minimal prep and a slow cooker for a set‑and‑forget cooking experience. Ideal for busy evenings, it serves six hearty portions that satisfy both kids and adults alike. Add a pinch of hot sauce for a subtle kick today!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- In the crockpot, layer half of the sliced potatoes, followed by half of the onion, and then half of the ground beef.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and milk, then pour over the layers. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until potatoes are tender. Top with shredded cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- stir in crushed red pepper flakes with the sauce. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crockpot hamburger potato casserole, slow cooker beef casserole, easy beef dinner, family comfort food, potato casserole recipe, one pot meals, budget beef dinner