Crockpot Lumberjack Casserole
This crockpot lumberjack casserole is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, beans, and a creamy, savory sauce topped with melted cheese. It’s an easy slow cooker meal that’s perfect for feeding a hungry family.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Servings: 8
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 gold potatoes cubed
- 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 10 oz cans diced tomatoes & green chilies (Rotel)
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz shredded Colby jack cheese for topping
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef with the onions and garlic until browned and cooked through. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the potatoes, beans, diced tomatoes and chilies, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and seasonings. Give everything a gentle stir to combine.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
During the last 10 minutes of cooking, stir everything together, then sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover again and let it melt before serving.