Old-Fashioned Amish Beef and Potato Casserole
This Old-Fashioned Amish Beef and Potato Casserole is the definition of comfort food. It’s a simple, slow-cooked meal that layers tender ground beef with a creamy sauce and sliced potatoes, all topped with a melted layer of sharp cheddar cheese. This one-pot casserole is perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients:
- For the Beef Mixture:
- Ingredient: Quantity
- 85% lean ground beef 2 pounds
- Medium yellow onion, diced 1 (about 1 cup)
- Large cloves garlic, minced 3
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (10.5 oz) can
- Whole milk 1 cup
- Kosher salt 1 teaspoon
- Freshly cracked black pepper ½ teaspoon
- Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon
- For the Potato Layers:
- Ingredient: Quantity
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 4 cups (2-3 large)
- Shredded extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups
- For Cooking:
- Ingredient: Quantity
- Olive oil 1 tablespoon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 2 tablespoons
Instructions:
Sauté Aromatics & Brown Beef: In a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the 1 diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves . Add the 2 pounds of ground beef to the skillet.
Combine & Layer in Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the 1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
Stir everything well to combine. Arrange a layer of the 4 cups of thinly sliced potatoes over the beef mixture, overlapping them slightly. Repeat these layers with the remaining beef mixture and potatoes.
Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
Enjoy this hearty and simple slow cooker meal!