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Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

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A hearty and comforting dish featuring layers of ground beef, creamy cheese, and flavorful potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground beef Use any ground meat you prefer.
  • 3 pounds peeled russet potatoes, sliced to ¼ inch thick (about 7 cups total)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheese Feel free to substitute with your favorite cheese.
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 1 can Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain any excess fat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Layering
  1. In your slow cooker, add half of the potato slices and mix in the cheddar cheese soup until well combined.
  2. Layer half of the sliced onions, half of the seasonings, half of the browned meat, and half the shredded cheese over the first layer.
  3. Repeat these layers with the remaining ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Evenly drizzle the beef broth over the top layer.
  2. Cover and cook on high for about 4 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Serving
  1. Dish out generous portions and enjoy the comfort!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a crispy top, you can broil the dish for a few minutes after cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to a month.
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