This Cheesy Beefy Crock Pot Potato Casserole is simple to prepare and full of comforting flavor. If you want an easy, satisfying meal, this recipe delivers.
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How to Make Cheesy Beefy Potato Casserole in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here. This recipe checks all the boxes: easy to assemble, budget-friendly, and full of homey flavor. It uses affordable ingredients like ground beef, russet potatoes, a can of cream soup, and American cheese. I often make it with store-brand products to keep costs down, and potatoes are usually inexpensive and versatile for other side dishes.
Readers have enjoyed this dish—here are a couple of comments from people who tried it:
“I will make this again. I enjoyed it.” — Suzanne W.
“Even though I bought the wrong soup (cream of chicken) this was outstanding… I doubled the recipe and he went back for THIRDS! This one will stay in our rotation.” — Victoria L.
What You Will Need for Cheesy Beefy Crock Pot Potato Casserole
Ingredients Needed
- 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
- 4 russet potatoes, washed and sliced thin
- 1/3 cup white onion, diced
- 7 slices American cheese, torn into pieces, divided
- 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup
Equipment Needed
- Skillet and strainer or microwave-safe cooker
- Knife and cutting board
- Spoon or small spatula
- 4-quart Crock Pot (or similar slow cooker)
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours on low, or 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours on high. If your slow cooker cooks unevenly, rotate the insert halfway through.
General Notes
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Cheesy Beefy Crock Pot Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
- 4 medium russet potatoes, washed and sliced thin
- 1/3 cup white onion, diced
- 7 slices American cheese, torn into pieces, divided
- 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 4-quart Crock Pot insert with cooking spray.
- Place half of the cooked, drained ground beef in the bottom of the insert.
- Top with half of the diced onion and half of the sliced potatoes, arranging in an even layer.
- Tear half of the American cheese slices and distribute over the potatoes.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining beef, onion, potatoes, and cheese.
- Spread the cream of celery soup evenly over the top layer.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours, or on high for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly. Rotate the insert halfway through cooking if your slow cooker heats unevenly.
Notes
- This recipe can be doubled and baked in a larger slow cooker for more servings.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary by ingredient choices.
- Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker, as appliances differ.
Nutrition
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