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A creamy slow cooker casserole with sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese.

Homemade Crockpot Ground Beef and Potato

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp sal t
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until beef is no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
  • Grease the slow cooker crock and layer half of the potatoes, half of the beef, and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Repeat layers with remaining potatoes and beef.
  • Pour the soup mixture evenly over the top layer.
  • Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top 15 minutes before serving.