Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
This Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, browned ground beef with onions, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar cheese are slow-cooked together to create a rich and savory casserole. It’s a hands-off recipe that delivers tender potatoes and a cheesy finish, garnished with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 4–5 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild), divided
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or chopped chives
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat to prevent the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and thinly slice the potatoes evenly to about 1/8 inch thickness. Uniform slices ensure even cooking and avoid mushiness.
- Layer the ingredients: In your crockpot, start by layering half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom. Add half of the cooked beef and onion mixture on top, followed by a portion of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, beef, and cheese in the same order to build layers.
- Mix and pour sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour this sauce evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot, which will add creaminess and moisture to the casserole.
- Cook on low: Cover the crockpot and cook the casserole on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process tenderizes the potatoes and allows the flavors to meld while the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Add finishing cheese and herbs: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese onto the top of the casserole. Cover again to melt the cheese fully. Just before serving, garnish with fresh parsley or chopped chives for a fresh burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, slice potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Drain excess fat from cooked beef to keep the casserole from being greasy.
- Feel free to substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken for a different flavor profile.
- This casserole can also be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight before cooking.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor or mild cheddar for a subtler taste.
Keywords: Crockpot casserole, hamburger casserole, potato casserole, slow cooker dinner, ground beef recipe, cheesy potato bake
