Description
A heartwarming casserole that combines browned beef, tender potatoes, corn, and a creamy, cheesy center, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 pounds frozen diced potatoes (such as O’Brien hash browns)
- 1 can (15-ounce) whole kernel corn (drained)
- 1 can (10-ounce) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 can (10.75-ounce) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup beef broth or milk
- 1 teaspoon dried paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions or cooked, crumbled bacon (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion.
- Brown until the beef loses its pink and the onion softens. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- To the slow cooker, add the frozen diced potatoes, drained corn, undrained Rotel, and browned beef mixture. Stir gently.
- In a bowl, whisk the cream of mushroom soup with the beef broth or milk. Add paprika, parsley, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the soup mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir until combined.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar over the top and cover the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 2.5 hours, until potatoes are tender and the sauce bubbles at the edges.
- Near the end, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar; let it melt for 5 to 10 minutes with the lid off. Add crispy fried onions or crumbled bacon on top.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg