Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole (Slow Cooker Style)

A hearty, comforting meal made with layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese.

🥔 Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs (700g) ground beef

• 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.

3. Add ground beef, cook until browned.

4. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

5. Drain excess grease.

2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce

In a bowl, mix:

• Cream of mushroom soup

• Milk

• Sour cream (if using)

Stir until smooth.

3️⃣ Layer in Slow Cooker

1. Lightly grease the slow cooker.

2. Add a layer of sliced potatoes.

3. Add a layer of cooked beef.

4. Spoon some sauce over the top.

5. Sprinkle a little cheese.

6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.

4️⃣ Cook

• Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours
  OR

• HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.

5️⃣ Optional Browning

If your slow cooker insert is oven-safe, place under the broiler for 3–5 minutes to brown the cheese on top.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a simple green salad

• Garlic bread on the side

• Steamed vegetables

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📝 Tips

• Slice potatoes thinly (about ⅛ inch) for even cooking.

• You can substitute ground turkey or chicken.

• Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.

Would you like an oven-baked version too?