Description
A hearty and comforting slow-cooked dish made with layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and rich tomato flavors, all infused with warm spices for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set the crockpot to low heat to preheat.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until browned, then stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly grease the crockpot to prevent sticking.
- Layer sliced potatoes at the bottom, followed by a portion of the beef mixture, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell peppers, and shredded cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Let it rest briefly, then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Slice potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Browning the beef first enhances flavor significantly.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crockpot hamburger potato bake, slow cooker beef and potatoes, cheesy potato casserole, mexican style crockpot meal