Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe

My entire family loves this easy Crock Pot Hamburger Potato Casserole. I love that it has simple ingredients that we always have on hand. The combination of ground beef, potatoes and cheese make the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.

This hearty meal comes together quickly and my kids devour it when I make it. I love making casseroles. With my big family it has made dinner time so much easier. They are great because you can toss everything in the crock pot or a casserole dish and dinner is done.

We love slow cooker recipes and this one is no exception. Since it is so easy to make, I think we have it at least twice a month because even my picky eaters cleans their plate. If you want to try a skillet recipe that is similar, try Hamburger Hash Recipe. You may even like this Cheeseburger Tator Tot Casserole, 15 Cozy Fall Favorite Recipes or Hamburger Rice Casserole.

Ingredients

• Russet Potatoes – Make to slice about the same size so they cook evenly.
• Ground Beef – Use lean ground beef
• Cream of Mushroom Soup – Substitute with Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
• Milk – We used whole milk but you can use what you prefer
• Salt and Pepper – Feel free to add in ½ teaspoon of garlic powder for even more flavor
• Shredded Cheese – we used cheddar cheese but any kind would be great too

How to Make a Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Casserole

Step 1 – First brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat and set it aside. Make sure to drain excess grease

Step 2 – Then peel and slice potatoes and also set the, aside. We use a mandoline slicer to cut our potatoes quickly.

Step 3 – Then in a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

Step 4 – Layer potatoes, beef, soup, and cheese in the crock pot. Then repeat until all the ingredients are layered in. Top with remaining cheese.

Step 5 – Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are soft.

Step 6 – Then turn off the crock pot and allow it to cool slightly (about 10 minutes). This will allow the casserole to thicken. Cut and serve with your favorite vegetable topped with sour cream and green onions.

Variations and Substitutions

This recipe is classic and then you can easy switch it up to make it your own.  It tastes similar to potatoes au gratin with beef mixed in!  Here are a few ideas to change up this recipe to make it work for your family.

• Change Meat – Try using ground chicken or ground turkey.  Sometimes these are more affordable than ground beef and still taste great in this recipe.
• Use Ground Sausage – This casserole would great with ground sausage. You can mix spicy and mild sausage. You may even like this Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes Recipe.
• Change Potatoes – Substitute the potatoes for frozen hash browns.  I use the shredded hash browns and still layer this with the other ingredients.  If using shredded hash browns, I would reduce the cooking time by one hours. You can also use yellow gold potatoes.
• Fresh Vegetables – Add in your favorite vegetables to make it a one pot meal!  Green beans, bell peppers, shredded carrots, diced onion or peas would be delicious mixed in with this casserole recipe.
• Bacon – We love adding in some crispy bacon. My family loves bacon, so mixing it into this casserole takes it to the next level.

What to Serve with Crockpot Hamburger Casserole

This hamburger potato casserole is easy to make and tastes great. It is perfect for summer because you don’t have to turn the oven on, but I know we will love it in the winter too.

We always like serving this casserole with a side. Here are some of my favorites:

• Serve it with a side salad
• Steamed broccoli (see how to steam broccoli in the microwave easily) and dinner is that easy!
• Roasted Green Beans is always a family favorite.