Slow cooker beef and potatoes au gratin turns your favorite potatoes into a hearty meal the whole family will love. With a fraction of the work and a delicious combination of ground beef, extra seasonings, and copious amounts of cheese, your family will beg you to make this!

There are some times when the slow cooker is truly a miracle worker and I go from liking it to LOVING it.

We’re talking passionately on bended knee love.

And this slow cooker beef and potatoes au gratin is one of those meals that incites that kind of reaction.

This deep dish, slow cooker takes a meal that would normally be hours of sweating in the kitchen, and makes it all in one pot while I go about my day.

Thinly sliced, seasoned potatoes are layered with ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese for a hearty family-friendly meal that’s slow cooked to perfection.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Ground beef– Go for leaner ground beef if possible so the dish isn’t overly greasy.
Potatoes– Washed and peeled russet potatoes sliced into 1/4″ coins
Onions– Thinly sliced white onion
Spices– Smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper
Cheese– Shredded sharp cheddar
Chicken broth– Either homemade or store bought. You can also substitute beef broth for a richer flavor

How to Make

This slow cooker beef and au gratin potatoes is so easy!

Just brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat, stirring and breaking up as it cooks.

Drain the beef and return it to the skillet.

Set it aside.

Stir the seasoning together in a small bowl until evenly combined.

Then add half of the potatoes in an even layer to the bottom of your slow cooker.

Follow the potato layer with a layer of half of the sliced onions and half of the seasonings evenly out over top.

Top the potatoes and onions with half of the meat in an even layer, followed by the cheese.

Repeat the layers.

Slowly pour the chicken broth evenly out over the layers.

Cover and cook the casserole on high for 4 hours without removing the lid.

Turn the slow cooker off, and let the casserole ‘rest’ for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

What’s the difference between scalloped potatoes and potatoes au gratin?

Scalloped potatoes are sliced potatoes cooked with cream.

Au gratin potatoes are richer and cooked with cheese like these.

Tips and Tricks

Don’t lift the lid to the slow cooker while it cooks! The heat lost from opening the lid will prevent the potatoes from getting tender.
Make sure to let this sit before you serving so it sets.
You can garnish with some fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Other Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

Slow cooker beef and potatoes au gratin is an easy, hearty meal we all love.

Make it and enjoy!

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