There’s something timeless and satisfying about Amish cooking—simple ingredients, slow-cooked flavor, and heartwarming comfort in every bite. This Slow Cooker Amish Beef and Potato Casserole brings together seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and a creamy, cheesy sauce that simmers all day to perfection. It’s the kind of dish that fills your kitchen with the nostalgic aroma of a home-cooked meal—just like Grandma used to make.
📝 Ingredients
1 ½ lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Brown the Beef:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.Prepare the Sauce:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.Layer in the Slow Cooker:
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.
Place a layer of sliced potatoes on the bottom.
Add a layer of cooked ground beef.
Sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese.
Pour some of the soup mixture over the top.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up, ending with soup and cheese on top.
Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or until the potatoes are tender and the casserole is bubbly.Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy warm with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.
🧡 Tip:
Want a little crunch? Top with French fried onions or crushed butter crackers during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
