This Crockpot Hamburger Casserole is an easy slow cooker dinner made with ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, creamy cheese soup, and cheddar cheese. With just seven simple ingredients and a little prep, it makes a hearty family dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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With a little planning, you can have this ready to toss into the crockpot in the morning. We sometimes brown the ground beef while we’re cooking dinner the night before to save time the next morning. Serve it with a simple salad and fresh bread for an easy meal.
Looking for more easy dinners? Check out my 15 Easy Ground Beef Recipes for Dinner, or try this Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole for another cheesy comfort food favorite.
Ingredient Notes
See recipe card for exact amounts.
- Ground Beef: I use lean ground beef, but ground turkey or ground chicken can be substituted.
- Potatoes: I typically use russet potatoes, but any type of potato will work.
- Diced Tomatoes: Any variety works. I sometimes use Italian Style, Fire Roasted, or Basil, Garlic & Oregano.
- Cheese Soup: I use the Heart Healthy variety, but use your favorite brand and type.
- Beef Broth: Homemade or your favorite store-bought broth will work.
- Milk: I use whole milk, but 2% or low-fat milk can also be used. I haven’t tested this with dairy-free milk.
- Shredded Cheese: I use pre-shredded cheddar to keep it simple, but freshly grated cheese will melt a little better.
How to Make Crock Pot Hamburger Casserole
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off excess fat if not using lean ground beef.
- Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces, see tip below for a time saver!
- Spray the crock with nonstick cooking spray and add the cooked ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, soup, broth and milk into the pot and give it a good stir.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low 7-8 hours.
- When it’s finished cooking stir and top it with cheese, cover and allow the cheese to melt, 3-5 minutes.
Tips for Making Crockpot Hamburger Casserole
- Make this hamburger potato casserole even easier by using small fingerling or creamer potatoes so you don’t have to cut them.
- Spray the crock with cooking spray for easier cleanup.
- Brown the ground beef first so it stays crumbled and any excess grease can be drained. Adding it raw can result in clumps that need to be broken apart while the potatoes are cooking.
Substitutions and Additions
- Italian sausage: Substitute ground Italian sausage for the ground beef. Mild, hot, or spicy sausage will work.
- Soup: Cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, or cream of potato soup can be used instead of cheese soup. Spicy Nacho Cheese soup is another option if you want a little heat.
- Vegetables: Add corn, peas, or green beans. I recommend frozen or fresh peas and green beans because canned may become too soft during the long cooking time.
- Toppings: Top individual servings with sour cream if you like.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, stirring about halfway.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Chicken Stew – A hearty chicken dinner with potatoes, carrots, and a creamy broth.
- Roast Beef & Gravy – Our slow cooker roast is so tender it will literally melt-in-your-mouth.
- BBQ Cola Pork Chops – Just 4 ingredients are all you need for tender flavorful pork chops.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
- 1 can cheese soup 10.75 ounces
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off excess fat if not using lean ground beef.
- Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Spray the crock nonstick cooking spray and add the cooked ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, soup, broth and milk into the pot and give it a good stir.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low 7-8 hours.
- When it's finished cooking stir and top it with cheese, cover and allow the cheese to melt, 3-5 minutes.
how much onion and carrots for this recipe would be needed
I think those would work well! I’d add about ½ cup diced onion and 1 cup diced carrots. You could cook the onion with ground beef if you want. There should be enough liquid in the recipe to accommodate the extra vegetables without making any other changes.