Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food casserole, packed with tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melty cheddar cheese, all simmered together in the Crock-Pot for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
Inspired by old-fashioned cowboy cooking, this easy slow cooker casserole uses simple pantry staples and delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, chilly evenings, potlucks, or anytime you need a filling one-pot dinner that everyone loves.
Why You’ll Love This Cowboy Potato Casserole:
Set-it-and-forget-it Crockpot recipe minimal prep, hands-off cooking
Hearty & satisfying protein-rich ground beef + filling potatoes
Budget-friendly ingredients feeds a crowd without breaking the bank
Family-approved comfort food creamy, cheesy, and ultra comforting
Great for leftovers & meal prep reheats beautifully
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1½ lbs ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
5 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half the beef mixture and half the soup mixture.
Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and sauce.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and cook 20 more minutes, until melted.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Variations & Pro Tips:
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter casserole
Add corn, peas, or carrots for extra veggies
Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy cowboy kick
Top with crushed tortilla chips for crunch during the last 10 minutes
What to Serve With Cowboy Potato Casserole:
Pair this slow cooker potato casserole with:
Buttery biscuits or crusty bread
A crisp green salad
Steamed green beans or roasted veggies
This 5-star Crockpot cowboy casserole is comfort food at its best creamy, cheesy, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
