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.