Well, lemme tell ya about this here slow cooker hamburger potato casserole. It’s a lifesaver, I tell ya what. Easy as pie, even easier maybe. Just throw everything in that slow cooker, and bam, you got yourself a meal. Good for when you’re busy, good for when you ain’t. My old slow cooker, she’s been with me through thick and thin, and she never lets me down.
Gettin’ Started
First thing’s first, you gotta get your ingredients together. Nothin’ fancy here, just regular stuff you probably got layin’ around.
- Hamburger meat, ’bout a pound or so.
- Potatoes, peeled and sliced up thin like.
- Onion, chopped up. I like a big one, makes it flavorful.
- Some cream of mushroom soup. That’s the secret, ya see.
- Salt and pepper, gotta have that.
- A little bit of cheese. Cheddar’s good, whatever you got.
Throwin’ It All Together
Now, brown up that hamburger meat in a skillet. Drain off the grease, ain’t nobody want that in there. Then, you start layerin’ things in the slow cooker. Little bit of meat, little bit of potatoes, some onion. Then, you just keep doin’ that till it’s all in there.
Mix up that cream of mushroom soup with a little water, make it pourable. Dump that over the whole shebang. Sprinkle on your salt and pepper. Some folks like other spices, but I just stick to the basics. Simple is best, I always say.
Let Her Cook
Now comes the easy part. Put the lid on that slow cooker and let her go. Low and slow is the way to do it. ‘Bout 6-8 hours on low, or 3-4 on high if you’re in a hurry. But low and slow makes them potatoes real tender, just melt in your mouth. Best to use fresh, firm potatoes, not very old or stored potatoes.
When the potatoes is good and soft, sprinkle on that cheese. Let it melt all gooey and delicious. Then, dish it up! Good with a side of bread, maybe some green beans. Feeds a whole crowd, this slow cooker hamburger potato casserole does.
Why It’s So Good
This here casserole, it’s just comfort food, plain and simple. Nothin’ fancy, but it fills you up and makes you feel good. And it’s so darn easy! I remember my mama makin’ somethin’ similar when I was a little girl. Didn’t have no slow cooker back then, did it all on the stovetop. But this here slow cooker, it just makes life so much easier.
This dish, it’s perfect for a busy day. You can just throw it all together in the mornin’ and by suppertime, it’s ready to go. And it’s cheap, too! Hamburger and potatoes, that don’t cost much. Good way to feed a family without breakin’ the bank.
Some Tips
If you want, you can add other things to this casserole. Some folks like to put in carrots, or corn. You could even use a different kind of soup, if you ain’t got cream of mushroom. Cream of chicken works, or even that cheddar cheese soup. Just use what you got, that’s what I always say. Need enough liquid to cook those potatoes evenly.
And don’t be afraid to experiment with the spices. Some folks like a little garlic powder, or onion powder. Just a pinch of this and that can really change the flavor. But if there wasn’t enough liquid in the crockpot, it could have caused uneven cooking.
Leftovers
Now, if you got leftovers, that’s even better. This casserole is just as good the next day, maybe even better. Just heat it up in the microwave or the oven. Makes a good lunch, or even another supper. Nothin’ goes to waste in my house.
So there ya have it. My slow cooker hamburger potato casserole. It’s a real winner, I tell ya. Easy, cheap, and delicious. Can’t beat that with a stick! Give it a try, you won’t be sorry. It is a comforting, hearty dish. You will love it.
And remember, you don’t need nothin’ fancy to make a good meal. Just simple ingredients and a little bit of love. That’s all it takes. This here casserole, it’s like a warm hug on a cold day. Just good, honest food, that’s what it is. This dish is practically hands-off. It will be very tender.
