Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker dish made with layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese, finished with a subtle spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the slow cooker on low setting.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until browned and fragrant. Stir in salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Lightly grease the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- Layer sliced potatoes at the bottom, followed by a portion of the beef mixture, then tomato sauce, and a layer of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the potatoes are tender and fully cooked.
- Sprinkle additional cheese on top during the last 15 minutes and allow it to melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Slice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Browning the beef enhances flavor and texture.
- Adjust chili flakes based on your spice preference.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: slow cooker hamburger potato bake, spicy beef potato casserole, easy slow cooker dinner, cheesy potato beef bake, comfort food recipe