Crockpot Cheesesteak Potato Casserole

🧀 Crockpot Cheesesteak Potato Casserole

Description

This Crockpot Cheesesteak Potato Casserole is a hearty, comfort-food dish that combines the rich flavors of Philly cheesesteak with tender potatoes — all slow-cooked to perfection. It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of savory beef, peppers, and onions that melt together beautifully in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep!

🍽️ Servings

• Serves: 6–8

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 5–6 hours (on LOW) or 3–4 hours (on HIGH)

• Total Time: ~6 hours 20 minutes

🥔 Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef (or thinly sliced steak, like ribeye or sirloin)

• 5–6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2 cups shredded provolone cheese (or mozzarella)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)

• ½ cup beef broth

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for browning meat)

• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the meat:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (or steak slices) in olive oil until no longer pink.

   • Drain excess grease and season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

2. Prepare sauce mixture:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.

3. Layer in crockpot:

   • Grease the crockpot lightly.

   • Add a layer of sliced potatoes at the bottom.

   • Add a layer of cooked meat, followed by peppers and onions.

   • Pour a bit of the soup mixture over the top and sprinkle some cheese.

   • Repeat layers until all ingredients are used (ending with cheese on top).

4. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.

5. Serve:

   • Sprinkle with extra cheese before serving (optional) and let it melt.

   • Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

🧂 Recipe Notes

• Use frozen hash browns instead of fresh potatoes for faster prep.

• Steak slices make this closer to an authentic cheesesteak flavor.

• You can use cream of cheddar soup for an extra cheesy flavor.

• Add mushrooms or jalapeños for extra texture or spice.

💡 Tips

• Avoid soggy texture: Don’t add too much liquid; the potatoes release moisture while cooking.

• For a crispy top: Sprinkle extra cheese and broil in an oven-safe dish for 5 minutes after slow cooking.

• Meal prep: Store leftovers in airtight containers; reheat in microwave or oven.

🧘‍♀️ Health Benefits

• High protein: Great for muscle repair and satiety from beef and cheese.

• Rich in potassium: Thanks to the potatoes.

• Good source of calcium: From the cheese.

• Balanced meal: Contains carbs, fats, and protein for sustained energy.

🧮 Nutritional Information (Per Serving, Approx. 1 cup)

(Values may vary depending on ingredients used.)

❓ FAQs

Q1: Can I use frozen potatoes?
Yes! Frozen diced potatoes or hash browns work perfectly — no need to thaw first.

Q2: Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, substitute the beef with meatless crumbles or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.

Q3: Can I prep this the night before?
Definitely! Assemble all ingredients in the crockpot insert, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Cook the next day.

Q4: Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes, it freezes well for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven-safe dish at 350°F until warmed through.

Q5: What cheese melts best?
Provolone gives a classic cheesesteak flavor, but mozzarella or Monterey Jack also work beautifully.