Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy families. This creamy, cheesy dish features seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and a savory sauce that melds together beautifully in the slow cooker. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this one-pot meal makes cooking effortless while filling your home with delicious aromas. With its versatile ingredients, each family member can enjoy their personalized version of this hearty casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 5 large potatoes
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper, paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion, garlic, and diced red bell pepper over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Layer half of the diced potatoes in the slow cooker followed by half of the cooked meat mixture and half of the soup mixture. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cook for an additional 20 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize your casserole by swapping out different meats or adding vegetables you have on hand. Ensure even cooking by properly layering ingredients in the slow cooker.