This Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe is layers of tender potatoes and hearty ground beef with a creamy sauce that is all topped with cheesy goodness. If you are looking for a simple yet hearty meal to make for busy weeknights this is the recipe for you.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ You only need simple ingredients to help you make this perfect comfort food recipe.
✔️ It is a hearty dish that the entire family will love. Even the picky eaters in your house will rave about this simple recipe.
✔️ You can easily adjust this recipe to your taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- small russet potatoes
- ground beef
- cream of mushroom soup
- evaporated milk
- packet ranch mix
- shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Spray the crock pot with nonstick spray.
- Brown the ground beef and drain.
- Combine the cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, and ranch mix in a mixing bowl. Whisk together to combine.
- Peel and slice potatoes.
- Add a ladle full of the sauce to the bottom of the crockpot. Now layer in the sliced potatoes, beef, soup, and cheese. Repeat layers finishing with the cheese. Place lid on top.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are soft.
- Turn off the crock pot and allow it to cool. This allows the casserole to thicken. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
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- slow cooker
- large skillet
- large bowl
- knife and cutting board
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FAQ's
Yes, you can cook raw hamburger in a crockpot. However, for this recipe, you will need to cook the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker.
Yes, you can add different vegetables to the casserole. Some options include bell peppers, corn, and mushrooms.
Yes, raw potatoes will cook in a slow cooker. Just make sure that you layer them on the bottom of the slow cooker on top of the sauce.
Deb's tips
- I always spray my slow cooker well with nonstick cooking spray to make clean-up easy. However, if you want to save even more time, you could use a slow cooker liner instead.
- I recommend using a very sharp knife to get even slices of your potatoes.
- My favorite garnish for this dish is sliced green onions or a dollop of sour cream.
- I prefer to cook this dish on the low setting because I think the longer it cooks, the more flavor the potatoes can absorb, but cooking on high will also work.
Variations
- If you want to add more flavor to this cream sauce, add extra onion powder, garlic powder, or even a dash of Italian seasoning.
- Are you a fan of a little spice to your meal? Add a dash of black pepper or red pepper flakes.
- If you need to add more vegetables to this dish, diced bell peppers, carrots, celery, and zucchini can all make great additions.
- You could try ground turkey if you want to make this recipe a little healthier.
- Using evaporated milk in this recipe really gives this dish a rich flavor. However, you can use regular milk instead if you want to avoid a trip to the grocery store.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store your leftover casserole in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer - Potato just don't freeze well, so I don't recommend freezing this dish. Don't worry though; the leftovers taste great the next day!!
Reheat - To reheat this dish, you can either use the microwave or heat it oven in an oven-safe dish covered with aluminum foil at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes or until warm all the way through.
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- Try this Crockpot Steak and Potatoes recipe next! It's the perfect meal when you need something that doesn't require much effort.
- Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti is creamy and full of tasty Tex-Mex flavors. If your family loves cheesy recipes, this is the one for you.
- Of all the Crockpot Chicken Recipes, the chicken and gravy is everyone's favorite!
- Are you in the mood for something comforting but don't want to put in much effort? This Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup is super easy and a great way to add protein and flavor to your meal plan.
Serve with
- Air Fryer Garlic Bread is the perfect bread side for this meal because it has a great crunch and is easy to make.
- Fresh vegetables as a side dish for pure comfort food recipes like this one, choose Steamed Brussels Sprouts or this Steamed Green Beans Recipe.
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Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6-8 small russet potatoes peeled and sliced
- 2 pounds ground beef browned and drained
- 2 10.5 ounce cans cream of mushroom soup do not delute.
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 ounce packet ranch mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Spray crock pot with non stick spray.
- Brown the ground beef and drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, and ranch mix. Whisk together to combine.
- Peel and slice potatoes.
- Add a ladle full of the sauce to the bottom of the crockpot. Now layer in the sliced potatoes, beef, soup, and cheese. Repeat layers finishing with the cheese. Place lid on top.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are soft.
- Turn off the crock pot and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. This allows the casserole to thicken. Serve and enjoy!
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