Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Potatoes Casserole Recipe
This Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe is a comforting, hearty casserole that combines tender sliced potatoes, savory browned ground beef, and a creamy mushroom and ranch sauce, all cooked low and slow to perfection. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, it’s a perfect make-ahead meal for busy days, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 6–8 small russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
Meat
- 2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained
Sauce
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 ounce packet ranch mix
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the inside of the crockpot with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, and ranch mix until well combined.
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and slice the russet potatoes into thin, even slices for uniform cooking.
- Layer the ingredients: Ladle a small amount of the sauce onto the bottom of the crockpot. Begin layering with sliced potatoes, then ground beef, more sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat these layers, finishing with a top layer of cheese.
- Cook the casserole: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Rest before serving: Turn off the crockpot and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes with the lid on to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, slice potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Do not dilute the cream of mushroom soup; using it undiluted helps create a thick, creamy sauce.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your preferred melting cheese if desired.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.
- Adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper to taste if needed, as the ranch mix and soup contain some salt.
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