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This Crock pot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe is simply amazing! Everyone loves it. This potato and ground beef casserole is so simple you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry.
Crock pot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe:
My family loves this easy Crock Pot Hamburger Potato Casserole. I love that it has simple ingredients that we always have on hand. The combination of ground beef, potatoes and cheese make the perfect comfort food any day of the week.
This hearty meal comes together quickly and my kids devour it when I make it. I love making casseroles. With my big family it has made dinner time so much easier. They are great because you can toss everything in the crock pot or a casserole dish and dinner is done.
We love slow cooker recipes and this one is no exception. Since it is so easy to make, I think we have it at least twice a month. If you want to try a skillet recipe that is similar, try Hamburger Hash Recipe.
Can you put raw ground beef in a slow cooker?
This is probably the question I get asked all the time. The short is answer is yes and sometimes! I use ground beef in the crock pot all the time. It’s in some of my favorite crock pot recipes.
For this recipe, I do pre-brown the ground beef as breaking it up would destroy the potatoes in this casserole recipe. However, there are many recipes that I don’t pre-brown.
My most popular one is this crock pot taco meat. All the ingredients are throw in raw and pre-browning of the meat is not needed. However, it is best to remember that when you are not pre-browning ground beef, you’ll want to use a lean cut of beef so that there is not a lot of grease in the crock pot.
Ingredients:
Ok you’re not going to believe how simple this recipe is to make. This is all you need to create this easy casserole recipe!
- Potatoes
- Ground Beef
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Milk
- Salt and Pepper
- Shredded Cheese – we used cheddar cheese but any kind would be great too
How to make a Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Casserole:
- First brown the ground beef and set it aside.
- Then peel and slice potatoes and also set the, aside. We use this easy mandoline slicer to cut our potatoes quickly.
- Then in a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Next spray crock pot with non stick spray.
- Layer potatoes, beef, soup, and cheese in the crock pot. Then repeat until all the ingredients are layered in. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are soft.
- Then turn off the crock pot and allow it to cool slightly (about 10 minutes). This will allow the casserole to thicken.
- Cut and serve with your favorite vegetable!
My kids love to eat topped with sour cream.
Can I use a different type of potatoes?
Yes, you can use different types of potatoes. We typically will use what we have.
- Russet Potatoes – what we usually use.
- Yellow Gold Potatoes
- Frozen Hashbrowns – You can use shredded or diced
Variation ideas:
This recipe is classic and then you can easy switch it up to make it your own. It tastes similar to potatoes au gratin with beef mixed in! Here are a few ideas to change up this recipe to make it work for your family.
- Try using ground chicken or ground turkey. Some times these are more affordable than ground beef and still taste great in this recipe.
- This casserole would great with ground sausage. You can mix spicy and mild sausage.
- Substitute the potatoes for frozen hash browns. I use the shredded hash browns and still layer this with the other ingredients. If using shredded hash browns, I would reduce the cooking time by one hours.
- Add in your favorite vegetables to make it a one pot meal! Green beans or peas would be delicious mixed in with this casserole recipe.
- We love adding in some crispy bacon. My family loves bacon, so mixing it into this casserole takes it to the next level.
What to serve with crockpot hamburger casserole
This hamburger potato casserole is easy to make and tastes great. It is perfect for summer because you don’t have to turn the oven on, but I know we will love it in the winter too.
We always like serving this casserole with a side. Here are some of my favorites:
- Serve it with a side salad
- Steamed broccoli (see how to steam broccoli in the microwave easily) and dinner is that easy!
- Roasted Green Beans is always a family favorite.
Print recipe for crock pot hamburger casserole recipe:
Crock pot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 small potatoes
- 2 lbs ground beef (browned)
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown your ground beef and set aside
- Peel and slice potatoes and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Set aside.
- Spray crock pot with non stick spray.
- Layer in the crock pot the potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheese. Then repeat. Top with remaining cheese.
- Place lid on top.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are soft.
- Turn off the crock pot and allow it to cool slightly (about 10 minutes). This will allow the casserole to thicken.
- Cut and serve with your favorite vegetable
Yes, cream of chicken or cream of celery soup will work great in this recipe as well.
Can’t have mushroom soup can I substitute with another cream of soup
Leftovers should last about 5 days refrigerated in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to 3-6 months. I recommend freezing it in a aluminum baking pan. Make sure to defrost it all fully before reheating and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Dumb question
Can leftovers be frozen if so how long will they last usually
Reheating/thawing
Also how long does it typically last if stored in the fridge
Thank you
I think I would serve the carrots on the side since that potatoes are layered in this recipe.
Do you think some cut up carrots would be good in this? Or just make them as a side. Thank you!
You will need something to thin out the soup mixture, so if you don’t have milk, I recommend using beef broth or water instead.
Can I just use the soup without the milk Carrie ? Got everything but milk .
In step 5 it explains when to add in the soup mixture “Layer in the crock pot the potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheese. Then repeat. Top with remaining cheese.”
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!
I made it but didn’t have any potatoes so I used a box of au gratin potatoes and added a small bag of frozen peas. Sooo good!
Re: Hamburger Potato Casserole. I don’t see any directions for adding the soup mix in here. It is just set aside and then not mentioned again in the instructions. Do you add it 1/2 on top of first layer, then rest on top?
Yes You can cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Can you cook it on low for 8hrs? I want to have it for supper after work.
Yes I can start doing that. Normally I use a 6 quart crock pot.
Hi Carrie – I’m Jan. I have looked at several of your recipes, they all look great. I wish you would include the size of your crock pots that you use. I am a crock pot nut and have about 10 of them. Thanks
Very tasty recioes
Love this recipe! The only thing I add are seasonings. I add Onion, Seasoned Salt,
Garlic & Pepper. Don’t have measurements as I just season to taste. Also, the seasonings I use are dried or granulated & it’s amazing!
But you could use fresh if you’d rather. This Casserole is a favorite at my house!!
Super easy to make & assemble in my slow cooker.
I cooked my ground beef on the rare side with Webers Gourmet burger seasoning. I used diced frozen hash browns to save time . Took it to church for our monthly lunch feast and none was leftover!
I will be making this again but will definitely use fresh thinly sliced potatoes next time as I’m sure it’s even better.
This recipe saved the day. I had relatives traveling through on a tight budget and I wanted to send them on with a good meal in their stomachs. I remembered reading this recipe and decided to try and fix it. I only had a pound of hamburger thawed so I added some green beans to the browned beef. I also didn’t have potatoes but had shredded hash brown potatoes. Only had golden mushroom soup so I used beef broth instead of milk. Shredded a block of sharp cheddar cheese. Had just baked a loaf of sourdough bread and with this delicious recipe was able to serve a good meal. I’m anxious to try other soups and vegetables and sausage. Can’t thank you enough for such a great recipe.
One of our favorites. 2nd batch I had to spice it up with Chipotle seasoning and pepper jack cheese.
Absolutely delicious!!
Looks good
I do not know the exact thickness. This recipe is very forgiving. I like my potatoes extra soft in a casserole, so I would go on the thinner side.
What thickness do you cut you potatoes on a mandolin?
Thank you
Yes you can use cream of chicken or cream of celery or cream of cheddar.
I would take off the lid to help evaporate the extra moisture.
After 4 hours I still have soup using your hamburger potato caserole receipe Any ideas ???
How many cups are in a serving
Can any other cream of soup work
the hamburger and potato looks great, will try. thank you.
Can’t wait to try this
I make my grandmother’s recipe and I add one or two cans of Campbell’s condensed vegetable beef soup, half of the can of mushroom soup and about half a cup of milk to the browned hamburger in a skillet to warm it. I then layer sliced potatoes and meat mixture three times. I pour milk into the half can of cream of mushroom soup and stir very well, until completely mixed, then pour all over the top. I cook in oven or my casserole slow cooker until potatoes are soft, about 1.5 hours in oven or 3-4 on high in slow cooker. You can always add leftover or frozen veggies like green beans, corn, peas or carrots, plus onions when browning the hamburger. It’s a healthy recipe everyone loves, even my picky hubby!!
I’m trying this for tonight. Question: if adding frozen veggies, do you add them in the layers at the beginning or add them later in the cooking time? Thanks!
Yes, that’s correct.
Love it and so do my 3 kids. Extremely easy and very tasty. Thanks Carrie for your site and wonderful tips. I use your site often
So the only difference between a regular crock pot and a casserole crock pot is the shape?
Oh that sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy it!
I am going to try it, but with part, hot sausage and a can of green chilies.sounds good to me. Thanks for the recipe.
That sounds delicious!
Im going to add zucchini
I have this in the crock right now, with cream of chicken as that’s all that was in the pantry. Also used cojack, as that was also what was on hand. (Time to go shopping!). Can’t wait till super!!!!
love love love this meat and potatoes recipe…easy and so delicious.
This is a great recipe!! I make this at least once a month for my husband!! He loves it so much!!!
I love that idea!
I did cream of bacon and it was delightful!
Yes, you definitely can. I would freeze it in a 9X13 foil pan once it’s assembled (not cooked) and then defrost it in the refrigerator overnight when you are ready to cook it. Thanks.
Could you make this a freezer meal? If so, what procedures?
It’s hard to provide an exact serving size as each time you make it, it’ll be slightly different. I usually just divide it into 10 pieces. Thank you.
Can you tell me what a serving size is? I know that it is 10 servings but I need a measurement (1/2 cup, 1 cup, etc), if you can provide it. Thank you.
Can you recommend a substitute for cream of mushroom soup?
Your recipes have been my saving grace since having twins and now in quarantine with a picky husband! Trying this dish tonight… would cream of celery and gravy be overkill in place of cream of mushroom? Thanks!
Yes, I think it would be good with a bag of frozen mixed vegetables or green beans. Yum!
Can u add any other veggies ?
Yes, this can be layered and cooked in a regular crock pot as well. Thank you.
Can I cook it in a regular crockpot
I use 10 oz cans. Thank you.
Penny – No you would not need to add more liquid if cooking it on low. Thank you!
Is see the response to be able to cook this recipe on low for 6 – 7 hours versus on high for 3 – 4, but would I need to add more liquid?
What size cans of mushroom soup are you supposed to use?
Yes, that would work great.
Can you use brown gravy instead of the mushrooms. I don’t like mushrooms at all.
Thanks – let us know how it turns out!
I haven’t tried it but I think it would work. I would put one cup of water in the bottom and then layer the rest of the ingredients per the recipe and cook on high pressure for 12-15 minutes with a quick release. Thank you!
Want to make but I’m gonna add
a little sour cream
can you make it in a instapot ?
I would cook on low for 6-7 hours until the potatoes are soft. Thank you!
Yes, I think that would work great too. Thanks!
I would cook it for 30-40 minutes in the oven until the potatoes are done. Thank you!
If I use the oven, how long should I cook it for on 350?
Yeah, is cream of chicken ok to use? Hubs don’t like mushroom soup & I don’t like celery.
Can you cook on low, and if so for how long?
Use cream of celery instead if you don’t like mushrooms.
Can I use cream of chicken instead