Description
This slow cooker 4-ingredient hamburger potato casserole is a hearty, budget-friendly comfort meal made with simple pantry staples. Layered potatoes, seasoned ground beef, onions, and creamy soup cook together into a rich and satisfying family dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 lbs / 900 g)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes to about 1/8-inch thickness. Thinly slice the onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker. Add a layer of sliced potatoes, followed by a portion of cooked ground beef, sliced onions, and a thin layer of condensed soup.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with soup on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender and the casserole is heated through.
- Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- Slice potatoes evenly and thinly to ensure proper cooking.
- For a cheesy variation, add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese between layers or during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for a leaner option.
- Use low-sodium condensed soup to reduce salt content.
- Leftovers store well and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
