Description
Experience the warm, comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole, a hearty dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. This easy-to-make casserole features seasoned ground beef layered with tender potatoes and a creamy mushroom sauce, topped off with melted cheddar cheese. Simply set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you enjoy your day. Ideal for chilly evenings, this budget-friendly recipe ensures satisfying leftovers that taste just as good the next day. Dive into this delicious comfort food that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In your slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes followed by half of the meat mixture and half of the sauce. Repeat layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and cover again for an additional 20 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg