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Homemade Crockpot Ground Beef and Potato

Homemade Crockpot Ground Beef and Potato Comfort Casserole

A hearty Homemade Crockpot Ground Beef and Potato dish that's simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Potatoes sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 pound Ground Beef lean 85/15
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup or cream of chicken
  • 1 cup Milk or half-and-half for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Cheese (Cheddar) for topping

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Soak in cold water.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
  3. Mix the cream of mushroom soup with milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  4. Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer a third of the potatoes, half the beef, soup mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers finishing with potatoes and cheese.
  5. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, checking for fork-tenderness.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving and stir layers to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure even slicing of potatoes for uniform cooking. Use lean ground beef for a healthier dish and keep the lid on during cooking to maintain heat.

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