Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes & Ground Beef Casserole

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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes & Ground Beef Casserole

Author Catherine's Plates

Ingredients

  • 5-6 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin (1/4 inch) you can leave them peeled like I did and just scrub clean
  • 1-1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 TBS cooking oil
  • 2 sm-med onions, chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 (10oz) cans (20oz total) Beef Broth
  • 1 (10oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 TBS Parsley
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese (or favorite variety)

Instructions

  • In a skillet heat up 1 TBS cooking oil on medium high heat.
  • Add chopped onion and cook until soft, season with salt & pepper. Add ground beef and cook until browned thoroughly. Drain excess grease.
  • In bottom of crockpot add cream of mushroom soup, 1 can beef broth,, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and parsley. Whisk until well combined.
  • To the sauce add the cooked meat and onion, 2 cups of shredded cheese, and sliced potatoes. Mix well to make sure all potato slices are coated well.
  • Push mixture to center somewhat and pour 1/2 -1 cups of beef broth around the sides of crockpot to help steam the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of mixture.
  • Place lid on and cook on high for 4-6 hours until potatoes are fork tender and cooked through.
  • Top with additional 1 cup of cheese, place back on for a few minutes to melt cheese. Serve and enjoy.