Description
Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Casserole is the ultimate cozy dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This one-pot wonder combines tender beef chuck, creamy Yukon gold potatoes, and vibrant carrots, all simmered together in a savory broth. With minimal prep time, you can relax while the slow cooker does the work. Serve it at family gatherings or on busy weeknights for a heartwarming meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef chuck roast in a little oil until golden.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the slow cooker, followed by carrots, sautéed onions and garlic, and then the browned beef.
- Sprinkle thyme and black pepper over the top.
- Pour beef broth over all ingredients until just submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until beef is tender.
- Stir before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Add your favorite vegetables such as peas or green beans for extra nutrition. For creaminess, consider topping with shredded cheese before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.