Crockpot Cheesesteak Potato Casserole Recipe
This Crockpot Cheesesteak Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish combining savory ground beef or sliced steak with tender diced potatoes, all simmered in a flavorful beef broth sauce with Worcestershire and garlic seasoning. Topped with melted mozzarella or provolone cheese, this easy slow cooker casserole makes a perfect weeknight meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Base
- 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced steak
- 4 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Substitutions
- Ground beef → shredded chicken or ground turkey
- Cheese → vegan mozzarella for a dairy-free option
- Potatoes → sweet potatoes for a different flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the Yukon Gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces, chop the onion, and choose either ground beef or thinly sliced steak depending on your preference.
- Brown the beef (optional): For enhanced flavor, brown the ground beef or steak in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine base ingredients in crockpot: Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, and browned meat into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add sauce to crockpot: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cook in crockpot: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until potatoes are tender and flavors have melded.
- Add cheese topping: About 15 to 20 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Replace the lid to allow the cheese to melt.
- Garnish and serve: Once the cheese has melted, sprinkle optional sliced green onions on top for a fresh garnish. Serve warm directly from the crockpot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or ground turkey for a different protein option.
- Vegan or dairy-free cheese alternatives can be used to make this dish dairy-free.
- Sweet potatoes can be swapped for Yukon Gold potatoes to add a sweeter flavor and variation.
- Browning the meat before adding it to the crockpot is optional but intensifies flavor and improves texture.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the crockpot during the last hour of cooking.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
