Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of our Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole, a delightful dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This hearty casserole features seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce that melds together beautifully in your slow cooker. Ideal for busy evenings, this recipe allows you to prepare a satisfying meal with minimal effort. Simply layer the ingredients and let the slow cooker do its magic while you enjoy quality time with loved ones.
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 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the slow cooker followed by half of the meat mixture and half of the soup mixture. Repeat layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and cook for an additional 20 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg