Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, blending the hearty flavors of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy cheese into a dish that warms the soul. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this casserole is easy to prepare—just layer your ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the magic. The result? A rich, cheesy delight that everyone at the table will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or meats for a personal touch. Enjoy hassle-free cooking while spending quality time with loved ones.
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 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the slow cooker; top with half of the meat mixture and half of the soup mixture. Repeat layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle cheese on top; cover and cook for another 20 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg