Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)

Layered potatoes, ground beef, and cheddar cook slowly for a cozy, one-pot comfort food dish.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

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01 - 450 grams ground beef (lean or regular)
02 - 4 to 5 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced (approximately 3 mm thick)
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 200 grams shredded cheddar cheese, divided
05 - 300 grams canned cream of mushroom soup
06 - 120 millilitres milk
07 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Chopped chives

# How to Prepare:

01 - Sauté ground beef with chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is fully browned with no pink remaining, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
02 - Rinse potatoes thoroughly and slice them into uniform pieces, approximately 3 millimetres thick, ensuring even cooking.
03 - Arrange half of the sliced potatoes at the base of the slow cooker, followed by half of the cooked beef and onion mixture and a portion of shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Layer the remaining potatoes, then add the rest of the beef and onion mixture and another portion of cheddar cheese, reserving some cheese for finishing.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Evenly pour this mixture over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
06 - Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted and become bubbly.
07 - Approximately 15 minutes prior to serving, sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and allow cheese to melt. Finish with fresh parsley or chopped chives if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For best results, use a mandoline or sharp knife to achieve uniformly thin potato slices and ensure even cooking.
02 - Draining rendered fat after browning beef prevents excessive greasiness in the final dish.
03 - Gently layer ingredients to maintain distinct textures within the casserole.
04 - If the casserole appears dry during cooking, add a small amount of milk or broth as needed.
05 - Cooking on a low heat allows flavors to meld and ensures potatoes are fully tender without breaking down.

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