Description
This Crock Pot Cheesesteak Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish combining savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, tender hash brown potatoes, and creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for easy meal prep, this slow cooker recipe delivers classic cheesesteak flavors in a cheesy, satisfying casserole that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 14 ounces (½ a bag) O’Brien hash brown potatoes (with or without onions and peppers)
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
Seasonings
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Dairy and Sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided use)
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Remove the 14 ounces (½ a bag) O’Brien hash brown potatoes from the freezer and set aside to be mixed later in the casserole.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble 1 pound of ground beef along with 1 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced yellow onion until the beef is fully cooked and juices run clear with the onions translucent. Optionally season with a bit of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain any excess grease and keep the mixture in the skillet.
- Season Beef Mixture: Add 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Transfer to Crock Pot: Move the seasoned beef and vegetable mixture to a 5-6 quart crock pot, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cheese and Creamy Ingredients: Into the crock pot, add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, the 10.5 ounce can of cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup sour cream. Stir everything together until fully combined.
- Mix in Potatoes: Incorporate the hash brown potatoes into the mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure the potatoes are evenly coated with the beef and creamy sauce.
- Cook in Crock Pot: Cover and cook the casserole on low heat for 3-4 hours or on high for 2 hours, or until the casserole is heated through and the potatoes are fork-tender. Cooking times may vary by slow cooker, so check doneness accordingly.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes to melt and slightly brown the cheese topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley on top for color and freshness, then serve warm and enjoy this delicious, cheesy cheesesteak potato casserole.
Notes
- You can use plain hash browns or O’Brien style with onions and peppers depending on your preference.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to suit your taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Ensure to drain excess grease after cooking the ground beef for less fat.
- Cooking times may vary depending on crock pot model. Check potatoes for tenderness before the minimum cooking time.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger slow cookers or gatherings.
- For a stronger cheesesteak flavor, consider adding a few dashes of steak seasoning or a little provolone cheese for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 to 4.5 hours
- Category: Casserole, Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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