This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Hamburger Potato Casserole is comfort food at its finest\u2014often called a \u201cpoor man\u2019s lasagna.\u201d With layers of seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, creamy soup, and melted cheese, it comes together into a rich, satisfying dish that feels like a warm hug on a plate. By layering the ingredients, every bite of potato absorbs that savory mushroom flavor instead of sitting in excess liquid. Ingredients IngredientAmountGround beef1 1\/2 lbsRusset potatoes (peeled, thinly sliced)6 mediumCondensed cream of mushroom soup2 (10.5 oz) cansShredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese2 cups (divided) Optional Pantry Items: Salt, pepper, 1\/2 cup water\u2026<\/p>\n
This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Hamburger Potato Casserole is comfort food at its finest\u2014often called a \u201cpoor man\u2019s lasagna.\u201d With layers of seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, creamy soup, and melted cheese, it comes together into a rich, satisfying dish that feels like a warm hug on a plate. By layering the ingredients, every bite of potato absorbs that savory mushroom flavor instead of sitting in excess liquid.<\/p>\n
Ingredients<\/p>\n
Ingredient Amount
\nGround beef 1 1\/2 lbs
\nRusset potatoes (peeled, thinly sliced) 6 medium
\nCondensed cream of mushroom soup 2 (10.5 oz) cans
\nShredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese 2 cups (divided)
\nOptional Pantry Items: Salt, pepper, 1\/2 cup water<\/p>\n
How To Make Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Hamburger Potato Casserole<\/p>\n
Step 1: Cook the beef
\nIn a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat for about 6\u20138 minutes, until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.<\/p>\n
Tip: Don\u2019t skip this step\u2014since the slow cooker holds in moisture, leftover grease can make the dish overly oily. Add a generous amount of black pepper while cooking for extra flavor.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Slice the potatoes
\nCut the peeled potatoes into thin, even rounds (about 1\/8 to 1\/4 inch thick).<\/p>\n
Tip: Try to keep the slices uniform so they cook evenly. A mandoline slicer works great if you have one.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Mix the sauce
\nIn a bowl, whisk together the soup with 1\/2 cup of water. The thinner consistency helps the sauce spread evenly through the layers.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Layer the casserole<\/p>\n
Bottom layer: 1\/3 of the sliced potatoes
\nNext: 1\/2 of the cooked beef, 1\/3 of the soup mixture, and 1\/2 cup of cheese
\nRepeat: Another 1\/3 of the potatoes, the remaining beef, 1\/3 of the soup, and another 1\/2 cup cheese
\nTop layer: Final 1\/3 of the potatoes, covered with the remaining soup mixture
\nStep 5: Cook low and slow
\nCover and cook on LOW for 6\u20137 hours or HIGH for 3\u20134 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Finish with cheese
\nAbout 20\u201330 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Cover and cook until melted and bubbly. Let the casserole sit uncovered for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.<\/p>\n
Serve warm and enjoy this hearty, comforting dish!<\/p>\n
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