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Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole

Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting, hearty meal made with layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this one-pot dinner is ideal for busy days and satisfying family meals.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 20 minutes
Servings:6 servings
Calories:420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4–5 medium potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • sliced mushrooms or frozen mixed vegetables optional

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the beef and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
  4. Lightly grease the slow cooker insert.
  5. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the crockpot.
  6. Add half of the cooked ground beef over the potatoes.
  7. Pour a portion of the soup mixture over the layer and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, sauce, and cheese.
  9. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking. For extra creaminess, substitute part of the milk with heavy cream. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to keep the temperature consistent.