Description
A hearty and delicious cheesy potato and beef casserole perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled (optional) and sliced ⅛-inch thick)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1½ cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning)
- 1¼ teaspoons salt (divided (plus more to taste))
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella (or gruyère, divided)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until almost cooked through. Add onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Drain grease. Season with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth, then milk, until smooth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, remaining salt, remaining paprika, and remaining black pepper. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray (or lightly butter it).
- Layer one-third of the potatoes in the bottom. Top with one-third of the beef, one-third of the sauce, and a sprinkle of cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat two more times, finishing with sauce and the remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Turn off the slow cooker and rest 15 to 20 minutes with the lid slightly cracked. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prepping and can be frozen for later use.
- Feel free to substitute the cheeses based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg