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Slow-cooker Beef and Scalloped Potatoes Casserole.

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This Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin is an easy from-scratch hearty meal!

I love a hearty one-pot meal in the slow cooker like this one and my Seasoned Chicken and Veggies Recipe or Homestyle Pot Roast Dinner.

Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

I can eat au gratin potatoes by the plate full! I decided to add ground beef to homemade potatoes au gratin and came up with this fabulous hearty meal.

I really enjoyed creating this recipe. I knew that the potatoes would need some heavy seasoning, so I went heavy with the salt and pepper, but also added garlic powder, paprika and parsley.

Cooked Beef and Potato Au Gratin

The potatoes go in the slow cooker peeled, though I don't mind skin on for most recipes this one tastes great without.

How to make Beef and Potato Au Gratin in the crockpot:

  • Brown ground beef on the stovetop, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Peel russet potatoes and lay them on the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Add half of the potatoes in the slow cooker. Sprinkle over half of the onions, half of the seasonings, half of the meat, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers again.
  • Drizzle over the broth.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. (see full recipe below)
Beef and Potatoe Au Gratin in crockpot on spatula.

Can I use bacon instead of ground beef?

Yes! Brown one package (12-16 ounces) of bacon, crumble and use in place of the beef in this recipe.

Can I use a different type of potato?

Use any type of potato in this recipe just be sure to thinly slice them.

  • Red Potatoes
  • Gold Potatoes
  • White Potatoes
Plated Potatoes Au Gratin with Beef

How to serve Beef and Potato Au Gratin:

  • Serve as a main dish.
  • If desired add a green salad or steamed green veggies.
  • Enjoy!

Try more of my ground beef recipes:

  • Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans
  • Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
  • Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili
  • Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash
Beef and Potato Au Gratin in crockpot on spatula
  • 1 lb. ground beef plus a touch of salt and pepper to season
  • 3 lbs. peeled russet potatoes sliced a ¼ inch thick (about 7 cups total after being sliced)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced white onion
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or beef broth
  • Brown the ground beef on the stove top, drain fat. Add a touch of salt and pepper to season.

  • In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper.

  • Add half of the potatoes in the slow cooker. Sprinkle over half of the onions, half of the seasonings, half of the meat, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers again.

  • Drizzle over the broth evenly over the layers.

  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Do not open the lid during the cooking time or the potatoes will not get soft.

  • Serve and enjoy!

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Can I use a different kind of potato?

Yes, any kind of potato will work fine as long as you thinly slice them.

Can I use bacon isntead of ground beef?

Yes, you can use 12-16 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon instead of ground beef.

Calories: 556 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 27 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Cholesterol: 108 mg | Sodium: 874 mg | Potassium: 1317 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 1040 IU | Vitamin C: 17 mg | Calcium: 454 mg | Iron: 4 mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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