Description
This comforting and hearty one-pot meal combines lean ground beef with tender baby potatoes in a savory melted cheddar sauce. Designed for busy families, this recipe requires minimal active prep time and slow-cooks to perfection, resulting in a rich, flavorful dinner that satisfies everyone without the need for constant monitoring during the process.
Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 lbs baby potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
2 cans condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 tablespoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef thoroughly.
Drain all excess fat from the meat.
Season the browned beef with onion powder, salt, and pepper while hot.
Slice the baby potatoes into thin, 1/4 inch rounds.
Place half of the potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Layer half of the seasoned browned beef over the potatoes.
Repeat the process by layering the remaining potatoes and beef.
Pour both cans of cheddar cheese soup evenly over the top of the mixture.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
Notes
Ensure you slice potatoes uniformly to maintain even cooking. You can garnish with fresh chives or shredded cheddar cheese before serving for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 300
- Category: Trending
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
