Slow Cooker Beef & Potato Au Gratin. Just set it, forget it, and watch them ask for seconds!
Make a tasty family dinner with this slow cooker beef and potato au gratin. It’s a filling comfort food you can pair with garlic bread or whatever you like.
Want a super yummy meal your family loves, without slaving in the kitchen all day? You’re not alone! Good thing this slow cooker trick lets you dump stuff in, walk away, and get a tasty dinner ready to share.
Whip up juicy beef bits, soft potato rounds, gooey cheese, and smooth soup in your slow cooker for a hug-in-a-bowl dinner. Paprika and garlic spice it up, broth keeps it saucy, and layers melt together. Family fave in 4 hours—no stirring needed!
Ingredients
Serves: 6
Cook Time: 4 hours
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2 pounds ground beef
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3 pounds of russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin slices (about 7 cups)
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1 cup onion, sliced thin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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3 cups shredded sharp cheese
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¾ cup beef broth
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1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
Swaps if needed:
Ground beef? Try turkey or chicken. No beef broth? Use water plus beef bouillon cubes. No garlic powder? Add chopped fresh garlic. Sharp cheese fan? Swap for cheddar or your pick.
Beef and Potato Au Gratin Slow Cooker: Directions
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Brown the ground beef in a pan on the stove. Drain off the extra grease.
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Stir paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a little bowl.
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Layer half the potato slices at the bottom of your slow cooker.
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Dump in the cheddar soup and mix it with the potatoes.
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Sprinkle on half the onions, half the spice mix, half the beef, and half the cheese.
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Add the rest of the potatoes, onions, spices, beef, and cheese the same way.
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Pour beef broth evenly over the top.
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Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Dig in!
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Smothered Beef Tips Slow Cooker
Amish Onion Potatoes — Slow Cooker


