Crock Pot Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe

Crock Pot Ground Beef and Potatoes is not only a scrumptious and satisfying dish, but it’s also super easy to make! Imagine seasoned ground beef and potatoes layered beautifully with a creamy sauce, all topped off with some delicious cheese. The best part? Your slow cooker does all the work, so it’s ready to devour whenever you are! 😊

This delightful recipe may remind you of the classic Hamburger Helper boxed dinner, Potato Stroganoff. But trust me, making it from scratch is far more delicious and definitely healthier for you!

To top it all off, this mouth-watering meal is quick, easy, and requires just a handful of ingredients that won’t break the bank. That sounds like the perfect dinner recipe, right?

PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 3 hours | TOTAL TIME: 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

5 small potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup or 1 1/2 cups of homemade cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large skillet, brown your ground beef and onions. drain and place 1/2 of the mixture in the slow cooker.
Add 1/2 of the sliced potatoes on top of the beef mixture.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper(s) to taste. Mix well and add 1/2 of the mixture to the slow cooker on top of the potatoes.
Sprinkle 1/2 of the shredded cheese on top.
Repeat the layers of ground beef, potatoes, sauce, and cheese.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
Before serving, turn off the crock pot and let sit for 15 minutes to allow the casserole to thicken before serving.