Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
This Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty slow-cooked dish featuring layers of tender sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, onions, and creamy mushroom sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner that combines simple ingredients into a cheesy, flavorful casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 4–5 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild), divided
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley or chopped chives
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat to avoid greasiness.
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and thinly slice the potatoes evenly (about 1/8 inch thick) to ensure even cooking without mushiness.
- Layer the ingredients: In the crockpot, layer half the potatoes first, then half the cooked beef and onion mixture, followed by a portion of shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, and some cheese.
- Mix and pour sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour this evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot to add creaminess and moisture.
- Cook on low: Cover and cook the casserole on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Add finishing cheese and herbs: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole. Cover again to melt the cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped chives if desired before serving.
Notes
- For best results, slice the potatoes evenly to about 1/8 inch thick to ensure uniform cooking.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- If desired, add other seasonings such as paprika or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Ensure to drain excess grease after browning beef to keep casserole from becoming too greasy.
- Garnishing with fresh herbs enhances the presentation and adds freshness.
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