Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole Recipe for Easy Dinners
This hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is loaded with ground beef, tender potatoes, veggies, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s comfort food made easy in the crockpot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks or diced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper until fully cooked.
2. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender. Drain any excess fat from the mixture.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
4. Place half of the diced potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker.
5. Top with half of the cooked beef mixture followed by half of the soup mixture.
6. Repeat these layers with the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and soup mixture.
7. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole.
9. Cover again and cook for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
10. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
11. Enjoy this comforting meal with your loved ones!
Notes
Serving the Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is easy and versatile. This hearty dish can be enjoyed in various ways, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Try serving with a simple green salad or crusty bread to round out the meal.