Crock Pot Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Description
This Crock Pot Cheeseburger Casserole is an easy and delicious dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s a hearty and comforting one-pot meal that your whole family will love. The combination of hamburger, cheese and potatoes is an unbeatable combo. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover hamburger meat you may have. And, the best part is that this meal comes together with minimal effort, as it’s cooked in a slow cooker.
Prep Time
This recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time. That’s it! All you need to do is brown the hamburger meat and then combine it with the other ingredients in the slow cooker. After that, the slow cooker does all the work for you.
Cook Time
This casserole requires about 3 to 4 hours of cook time on low heat in the slow cooker. You can also cook it on high heat for 1 to 2 hours, but it’s best to cook it on low heat for a longer period of time to let the flavors really come together.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need 1 lb of ground beef, 1 can of tomato sauce, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 2 cups of diced potatoes, 1/2 cup of onion, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Instructions
1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until it’s browned. Drain off any fat.
2. In a slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, tomato sauce, cheese, potatoes, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is combined.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or on high heat for 1 to 2 hours.
4. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
You will need a skillet, a slow cooker, and a spoon or spatula for stirring.
Notes
You can also add other ingredients like diced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives or other vegetables. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains about 317 calories, 17 grams of fat, 19 grams of carbohydrates, and 23 grams of protein.
Recipe Tips
To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-cooked ground beef. You can also make the casserole ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook it.
For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef. You can also use reduced-fat cheese and low-sodium tomato sauce.
To make this a complete meal, you can serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
This casserole is also great for meal prep. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
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