Slow Cooker Amish Beef and Potato Casserole – Hearty, Easy, and Full of Flavor 🥔🍖
There’s something incredibly comforting about a slow-cooked casserole, especially one rooted in traditional Amish cooking. This Slow Cooker Amish Beef and Potato Casserole is the perfect blend of tender ground beef, soft potatoes, and creamy, savory goodness all layered together. It’s a fuss-free meal that fills the kitchen with delicious smells and your belly with satisfaction.
This dish is ideal for busy days when you want dinner ready without standing over the stove. Just layer everything in the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and enjoy a wholesome, family-style meal when it’s time to eat.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- Cooking spray or a little butter for greasing
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add half of the beef and onion mixture on top.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes and beef.
- In a bowl, mix together cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, milk, garlic powder, and parsley.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over everything in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- In the last 15–20 minutes, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and let it melt with the lid on.
- Serve hot and enjoy with a side of veggies, salad, or some crusty bread.
Why You’ll Love It
– One-pot meal with easy prep
– Classic, down-home flavors
– Budget-friendly and filling
– Kid-approved and great for leftovers
FAQs
Q: Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef?
Yes, both are great substitutes for a lighter version.
Q: Can I prep this the night before?
Absolutely! Assemble it all in the slow cooker insert, refrigerate overnight, and turn it on in the morning.
Q: What can I use instead of canned soup?
You can make a homemade white sauce with butter, flour, milk, and broth for a cleaner version.
This Amish-inspired casserole brings warmth, flavor, and simplicity to the table—just the way comfort food should be.
