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Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole

A creamy, layered potato bake with ground beef and cheese, slow-cooked to perfection for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Regular Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4-5 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Vegetarian Substitutes
  • 1 lb plant-based ground or cooked brown lentils Replace ground beef
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) vegetarian cream of mushroom soup Use instead of regular cream of mushroom soup
Vegan Substitutes
  • 1 lb plant-based ground or lentils Replace ground beef
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) vegan cream of mushroom soup Use instead of regular cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk Use instead of regular milk
  • 2 cups meltable vegan cheddar-style cheese Use instead of regular cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Slice potatoes thin and evenly for consistent slow cooking.
  3. Lightly grease the crockpot insert to prevent sticking.
Layering
  1. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom.
  2. Add half of the cooked beef mixture over the potatoes.
  3. Sprinkle part of the shredded cheese evenly over the layer.
  4. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Pour sauce evenly across all layers to fully coat the casserole.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Add remaining cheese during the final 15 minutes and allow it to melt before serving.

Notes

Slice potatoes uniformly to avoid uneven cooking. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking for best results.