Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole
Cozy, Filling, and Satisfying Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole!
This Cowboy Potato Casserole is a hearty, delicious and filling recipe. It consists of ground beef, veggies, potatoes, creamy mushroom soup, milk, and seasoning; everything is slow cooked to make a satisfying cozy dinner. The recipe is topped with melted cheese and garnished with vibrant parsley.
Serve this Potato casserole as a tasty and filling meal at large gatherings or a warm and cozy dinner on chilly evenings.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 diced red bell pepper
5 large potatoes (peel and cut into dices)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional garnish)
How to make this Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole Recipe?
Firstly; place the ground beef, onion, garlic, and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat. Stir until the meat is cooked through and the veggies tender.
Add the cream of mushroom soup to a small bowl. Add in the milk, salt, pepper and paprika and mix everything together.
Arrange half of the potatoes in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker . Spread half of the meat mixture on top and pour half of the soup mixture. Repeat the same process with the rest of the potatoes, meat, and soup mixture (working in layers).
Cover the pot, set to low and cook for 5 to 6 hours; until the potatoes become tender.
Finally; scatter the shredded cheese over your casserole and let it cook covered for about 20 more minutes; until the cheese is melted.
Top with chopped parsley and enjoy right away.
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is easy, flavorful, and indulgent recipe – Savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and soft veggies mixed in a rich and creamy sauce.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
How can I replace the ground beef? You can use ground sausage, ground pork or ground turkey. You can also use chopped bacon, diced chicken or diced ham.
How can I replace milk in this Potato Casserole recipe? For something rich and creamy, use half and half or heavy cream; but if you’re looking for a lighter option, use chicken or veggie broth.
How can I replace the cream of mushroom? You can replace it with a mixture of Greek yogurt and mushroom broth.
What other ingredients can I include? You can also add mushrooms, corn, carrots, zucchini, or spinach.
Can I cook this recipe a different way? You can also cook this recipe in the oven; preheat to 350 degrees in a casserole dish, cover with foil and let it cook for 60 minutes. Add the cheese and cook for another 10 minutes with the dish uncovered.
How can I serve this Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole?
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is a hearty, tasty and filling family dinner. Scoop out portions and serve onto individual plates, topped with herbs, cheese, hot sauce, or sour cream. You can serve it as it is or paired with a fresh salad or garlic bread. It’s a great dish for large family lunches, parties, or holiday gatherings. Serve this
Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 5 large potatoes peel and cut into dices
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Place the ground beef, onion, garlic, and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat. Stir until the meat is cooked through and the veggies tender. Get rid of any excess fat if needed.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup to a small bowl. Add in the milk, salt, pepper and paprika and mix everything together.
- Arrange half of the potatoes in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker (Make sure the potatoes are washed, peeled, and diced first). Spread half of the meat mixture on top and pour half of the soup mixture. Repeat the same process with the rest of the potatoes, meat, and soup mixture (working in layers).
- Cover the pot, set to low and cook for 5 to 6 hours; until the potatoes become tender.
- Scatter the shredded cheese over your casserole and let it cook covered for about 20 more minutes; until the cheese is melted. Top with chopped parsley and enjoy right away.
