Description
Hearty Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole brings comfort and warmth to family dinner tables with its rich, layered flavors. Cheesy, creamy potatoes mingle with seasoned ground beef, promising a satisfying meal that will make hungry diners smile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef (browned)
- 5 small potatoes
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese
Liquid and Soup:
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly cook the ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat and set meat aside.
- Carefully slice potatoes into thin, uniform rounds, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk in a separate bowl, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Generously coat the interior of the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create initial base layer using potato slices, covering bottom of crockpot completely.
- Distribute browned ground beef evenly over potato layer, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Drizzle prepared soup mixture across beef layer, allowing liquid to seep between ingredients.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over soup layer, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Repeat layering process – potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheese – until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Ensure final top layer is cheese for a golden, appetizing appearance.
- Secure crockpot lid and cook on high temperature for 3-4 hours, periodically checking potato tenderness.
- Once potatoes are fork-tender, switch off crockpot and allow casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm alongside fresh green vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Drain the ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease in the final dish, which can make the casserole soggy and less appetizing.
- Use russet or Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture, as they hold their shape well during slow cooking and provide a creamy interior.
- For a healthier version, substitute lean ground turkey or chicken and use low-fat cream of mushroom soup to reduce calories and fat content.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or chives on top before serving to boost flavor and add a pop of color to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg