Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 4 hrs | Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins | Servings: 6
If you want another slow cooker recipe, then this beef and potatoes Au Gratin is a must-try! In your slow cooker, layer the beef, potatoes, and cheese and set to cook for a couple of hours. This is perfect for busy weeknights as you do not have to spend too much time in the kitchen. All you need to do is sear the ground beef and mix the spices. Then, layer everything in your trusty slow cooker, and that’s it! You can even use any kind of potatoes you have on hand, simply slice them thinly. If desired, you can even swap the ground beef with 12 to 16 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon. This recipe is pretty versatile, and the result is superb!
Ingredients
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1 c. thinly sliced white onion
3 pounds peeled russet potatoes, sliced a ¼ inch thick (around 7 c. total after being sliced)
1 pound ground beef plus a touch of salt and pepper to season
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon parsley
3 c. shredded sharp cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 c. chicken broth or beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
How to make Slow Cooker Beef and Potatoes Au Gratin
Step 1: On the stovetop, cook the ground beef until brown. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 2: Place the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well until combined.
Step 3: In a slow cooker, add half of the potatoes. On top, sprinkle half each of the onions, seasonings, meat, and cheese. Do another layer and evenly drizzle over the broth.
Step 4: Put the lid on and set to cook for 4 hours on high until the potatoes are tender.
Notes:
For this recipe, you can use any kind of potato. Simply slice them thinly.
Swap ground beef with about 12 to 16 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 556 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 1317mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 454mg | Iron: 4mg
Ingredients
- 1 c. thinly sliced white onion
- 3 pounds peeled russet potatoes, sliced a ¼ inch thick (around 7 c. total after being sliced)
- 1 pound ground beef plus a touch of salt and pepper to season
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 3 c. shredded sharp cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 c. chicken broth or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Step 1: On the stovetop, cook the ground beef until brown. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 2: Place the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well until combined.
Step 3: In a slow cooker, add half of the potatoes. On top, sprinkle half each of the onions, seasonings, meat, and cheese. Do another layer and evenly drizzle over the broth.
Step 4: Put the lid on and set to cook for 4 hours on high until the potatoes are tender.
Notes
For this recipe, you can use any kind of potato. Simply slice them thinly. Swap ground beef with about 12 to 16 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon.
