Description
This Crockpot Beef Ham And Potato Casserole is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender beef, savory ham, and perfectly cooked potatoes in a rich sauce. It’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want maximum comfort with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds of lean ground beef (85-90%)
- 1 pound of diced cooked ham
- 2 pounds of Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/4-inch thick)
- One (10.5 oz) can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup of milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup of beef broth
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown 1.5 pounds of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up. Drain excess grease thoroughly. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a touch of olive oil. Sauté the chopped medium onion until softened (5-7 minutes). Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and seasoning (salt/pepper). Mix until smooth.
- Lightly grease your 6-quart slow cooker. Layer about one-third of the thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom. Top with half of the browned ground beef and half of the diced cooked ham. Spoon one-third of the creamy soup mixture over this layer.
- Add another layer of potatoes, then the remaining beef and ham, and another third of the soup mixture. Finish with the last layer of potatoes and pour the remaining soup evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Potatoes should be fork-tender and the casserole bubbly. Cooking times vary by slow cooker.
- During the last 30-60 minutes of cooking (once potatoes are tender), sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole. Re-cover and cook until melted and bubbly.
- Turn off the slow cooker and let the casserole rest, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes to set. Then, scoop and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Uniformly sliced potatoes (1/4-inch) are key for consistent cooking. Browning ground beef and sautéing onions/garlic first builds deeper flavor. You can add extra veggies like frozen peas or corn for added nutrition.