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Slow Cooker Amish Beef and Potato Casserole

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A hearty and comforting casserole made with layers of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese that cooks all day in your slow cooker. This budget-friendly meal requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Amish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4-5 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 as needed nonstick spray or butter for greasing slow cooker

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef with chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onions are softened. Drain excess fat.
  2. Grease slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Add half of the browned beef mixture over the potatoes.
  6. Pour half of the soup mixture over the beef.
  7. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  8. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with the final cup of cheese on top.
  9. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  10. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use 85/15 ground beef for best flavor, though leaner options work too. Russet potatoes are ideal as they hold their shape well. Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded. You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or chicken soup. For make-ahead prep, you can brown the beef mixture the night before and store in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.

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