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Cozy Crockpot Ground Beef and Potato Casserole – Easy 4-Ingredient Dinner

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This easy slow cooker casserole combines ground beef, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese for a comforting, set-it-and-forget-it dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • Optional: 1/2 cup frozen peas or corn

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Add diced onion and minced garlic during the last 2 minutes; season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Peel and slice potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds. Rinse in cold water and pat dry.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and beef broth until smooth.
  4. Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Layer: potatoes, half the beef mixture, a third of the soup mixture. Repeat layers: potatoes, remaining beef, another third of soup. Finish with a final layer of potatoes and remaining soup.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. About 20 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover and let melt. For a browned top, switch to HIGH and crack the lid for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Let the casserole rest in the warm crockpot for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, shred your own cheddar cheese and layer ingredients instead of dumping. If casserole is too watery, leave the lid off for the last 30 minutes. Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated.

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