Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish that combines hearty ingredients into a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole features layers of savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Simple to prepare in a slow cooker, it allows for hands-free cooking while delivering robust flavors that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or meats to make it even more personal. This delightful dish ensures you savor every bite while bringing warmth to your table.
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 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
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 mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes followed by half of the beef mixture and half of the soup mixture. Repeat layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and cook for an additional 20 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg