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Crockpot Beef and Potato Casserole Recipe

Emily Carter
A rich, cheesy, and hearty slow-cooked casserole with ground beef, potatoes, and seasoning that tastes like effort but requires none.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 cups potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream optional, for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons butter for richness, optional

For Topping:

  • Chopped parsley optional
  • Extra cheese highly recommended

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Beef

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef.
  • Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
  • Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.

Step 2: Layer the Casserole

  • Grease the Crockpot lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  • Layer half the potatoes at the bottom.
  • Spread half of the cooked beef mixture over the potatoes.
  • Repeat with the remaining potatoes and beef.

Step 3: Add the Sauce

  • In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with beef broth.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the layers.

Step 4: Slow Cook to Perfection

  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
  • Stir in sour cream and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  • Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, until cheese melts.

Step 5: Serve & Devour

  • Ladle into bowls, top with fresh parsley and extra cheese.
  • Try not to eat the entire Crockpot in one sitting.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~380
  • Total Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin B12: 20%
  • Calcium: 15%
  • Iron: 18%
  • Potassium: 25%
  • Vitamin A: 10%

Pro Tips for the Best Beef & Potato Casserole

  • Thinly slice the potatoes for even cooking and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • For extra flavor, use smoked cheese instead of regular cheddar.
  • Want a crispy top? Broil the finished casserole for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey if you’re feeling slightly healthier.
  • Leftovers taste even better, so make extra and thank yourself later.
This Crockpot Beef and Potato Casserole is warm, comforting, and ridiculously easy to make. If you're not making this tonight, you’re doing dinner wrong.