Slow Cooker Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole

❤️ Introduction

This Slow Cooker Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole is the ultimate comforting, decadent dinner! Tender diced potatoes and savory ground beef cook low and slow in a rich cheddar cheese soup and beef broth mixture, topped with a heavy blanket of melted cheddar cheese until everything is bubbling and gooey. 🤤

🛒 Ingredients

• The Main Ingredients:
  • 1 bag (approx. 20–24 oz) frozen or fresh diced potatoes
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, pre-cooked and crumbled
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese soup
  • 1 carton or can (approx. 1 cup / 240 ml) beef broth
  • 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray or butter.
2. Layer potatoes and beef: Place the diced potatoes and pre-cooked, crumbled ground beef into the bottom of the slow cooker, tossing them together gently.
3. Mix the sauce: In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the canned cheddar cheese soup, beef broth, and seasonings (garlic/onion powder, salt, and pepper) until smooth.
4. Pour over mixture: Pour the creamy cheese soup mixture evenly over the diced potatoes and ground beef in the slow cooker.
5. Add cheese: Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese all over the top.
6. Slow cook 🔥: Cover with the lid securely and cook on:
   • LOW for 5–6 hours
   • or
   • HIGH for 3–4 hours
   • (Note: Cook until the diced potatoes are completely fork-tender and the sauce is bubbling.)
7. Serve: Let it rest for 5–10 minutes to thicken up slightly, then scoop large, gooey portions onto plates. Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme if desired!

⭐ Tips for the BEST Results

• 🥩 Pre-cook the beef: Make sure your ground beef is browned and drained before adding it to the slow cooker so the dish doesn’t become overly greasy.
• 🧀 Freshly shredded cheese: Grating your own cheddar cheese ensures it melts into long, stretchy, gooey strands without anti-caking additives.
• 🥔 Potato options: You can use frozen cubed hash brown potatoes or fresh russet potatoes peeled and diced into small squares.

🍽️ What to Serve With It

• 🥗 A crisp green garden or Caesar salad to balance the richness
• 🥦 Steamed broccoli or green beans
• 🥖 Warm garlic bread or dinner rolls

🧊 Storage & Freezing

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave with a splash of milk or broth.
• Freezer: Because of the heavy dairy and potato content, freezing is generally not recommended as it can alter the texture of the melted cheese and potatoes upon thawing.

📋 Recipe Card

🧀 Slow Cooker Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole

⏱️ Prep: 15 minutes 🔥 Cook: 5–6 hours LOW / 3–4 hours HIGH 🍽️ Servings: 6 ⭐ Difficulty: Easy

🤤 Final Result

Diced potatoes + savory ground beef + creamy cheddar sauce + thick melted cheese = the ultimate cheesy comfort-food casserole! 🥔🧀🔥