Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
A comforting Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole combining tender ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and layers of thinly sliced potatoes topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. This easy, slow-cooked meal is perfect for a hands-off family dinner that delivers hearty flavors and a satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly (about 1/8'')
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent. Drain excess fat and remove the skillet from heat.
- Make the creamy mixture: To the skillet with beef and onions, add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until fully combined.
- Layer potatoes and beef mixture: Grease or line the crockpot. Lay half of the thinly sliced potatoes in a flat layer on the bottom.
- Add first ground beef and cheese layer: Pour half of the beef mixture over the potatoes, spreading evenly, then sprinkle half of the shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top.
- Repeat layering: Add the remaining sliced potatoes in a second full layer, then pour the remaining beef mixture evenly over the potatoes. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Cook in crockpot: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the casserole is bubbly and fully heated through.
Notes
- For best results, slice the potatoes very thinly to ensure even cooking within the crockpot timeframe.
- Drain excess fat from the browned beef to prevent greasiness in the casserole.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken for a different flavor.
- If you prefer a crispier top, you can transfer the cooked casserole to an oven-safe dish and broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
