Description
A hearty slow cooker cowboy potato casserole featuring tender diced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheese. Perfect for easy weeknight meals, this one‑pot comfort dish serves 8 and requires minimal prep. Combine pantry staples, let the slow cooker do the work, and enjoy a cheesy, satisfying casserole that feeds the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with onion in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- Layer diced potatoes, beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑7 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover, and let melt for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a dash of smoked paprika or a handful of corn kernels. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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