Slow Cooker Lumberjack Casserole
6 Comments Sep 03, 2024
Updated May 31, 2025
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Looking for a meat and potatoes recipes that will stick to your ribs? That is exactly what this lumberjack casserole is! Plenty of beef, potatoes, cheese and more!
Other Casseroles we love are Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash and Taco Potato Casserole.
Potato casseroles are always a winner, and they turn out great in the slow cooker! This one’s a bit different because it has diced tomatoes, gooey cheese, and creamy mushroom soup. Some how, all these flavors combine to make a seriously hearty meal.
It’s similar to a cowboy casserole but with its own twist. This recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd or just someone with a big appetite!
Ingredients for Lumberjack Casserole
This hearty casserole only has a handful of ingredients. Find the full recipe in the recipe card below the images:
- Ground Beef – Lean ground beef, browned in a skillet.
- Russet Potatoes – Cubed and skins left on.
- Onion – One diced sweet yellow onion.
- Diced Tomatoes – Canned diced tomatoes, do not drain.
- Kidney Beans – This is a unique ingredient to add to a casserole and tastes great, but don’t skip them!
- Cream of Mushroom Soup – Add a slight creaminess to the meal.
- Seasonings – Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder.
Variations
This lumberjack casserole is great as is, but you can make these changes:
- Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used instead of ground beef.
- Other vegetables that can be added are carrots, green beans or mushrooms.
- Campbell’s tomato soup is great instead of the diced tomatoes (undiluted).
How to Make Lumberjack Casserole:
You can make this casserole in three easy steps!
- Start by browning the meat with the onion in a skillet. Add that to the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients (except the cheese). Stir.
- Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours. Stir.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the lumberjack casserole.
- Place the lid back on and let the cheese melt, this will only take a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
How to Serve:
Here are my favorite ways to enjoy this meal.
- Spoon the lumberjack casserole onto plates or bowls. This is a filling, complete meal.
- Add a green salad and dinner rolls for an even more hearty meal.
- This can also be served over white rice to stretch out the meal and serve more people.
Featured Comment
“I used a can of Campbell’s beefy mushroom and cream of mushroom soup and also used paprika along with the other seasonings. I also used generous amounts of the seasonings but not the pepper cause it’s not my favorite then I decided to add a bit of cumin and it was perfection! Almost like chili to be honest. I decided to serve the casserole without cheese on it and was able to put cheese on at the table. It was so good!!”
– Jessica
Lumberjack Casserole Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef, I use 7% fat
- 2 small russet potatoes, cubed
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
- 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
- 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
WAIT TO ADD:
- 8 oz. bag sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef and onions together in a skillet on the stove top. Brown and crumble, drain off any grease.
- Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker (except the cheese).
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- When the cooking time is up, stir, and sprinkle the casserole with cheese and serve.
Sarah’s Notes
- Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used instead of ground beef.
- Other vegetables that can be added are carrots, green beans or mushrooms.
- Campbell’s tomato soup is great instead of the diced tomatoes (undiluted).
- Spoon the lumberjack casserole onto plates or bowls. This is a filling, complete meal.
- Add a green salad and dinner rolls for an even more hearty meal.
- This can also be served over white rice to stretch out the meal and serve more people.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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Try Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole or Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes and Corn for a one-pot meal that’s packed with savory flavor. Try my southwestern meal of John Wayne Casserole for a Sunday Dinner.
Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes is a classic comfort food combo, while Corned Beef and Cabbage brings a traditional touch to your slow cooker lineup.
I used a can of Campbell’s beefy mushroom and cream of mushroom soup and also used paprika along with the other seasonings. I also used generous amounts of the seasonings but not the pepper cause it’s not my favorite then I decided to add a bit of cumin and it was perfection! Almost like chili to be honest. I decided to serve the casserole without cheese on it and was able to put cheese on at the table. It was so good!!
Can I use cream of chicken instead of cream of mushroom for this? Or what is another alternative to the mushroom thank you.
Yes, that always works well in my recipes.
Lumberjack casserole looks good..will try it
Had you thought about adding a pasta ( like fusilli or farfalle) instead of potatoes?
The Englishman.
Hi Chris, that does sound good. But you’ll want to cook them separate. The slow cooker doesn’t cook raw pasta well.
I have been preparing some of your recipes for about a year now. Some are good, some are OK and some disappointing. But recently tried AMISH 6-Layer Dinner: Absolutely Delicious. I added aioli sauce, fresh peas, mushrooms, beef stock and about 15 different spices…a cllutrly delicious andvwill make it again. One other note: someone wrote that potatoes dont freeze well. Yes, raw tators dont freeze well, but cooke ones no problems. I have been frezzing potato casseroles and other dishes for several years, and they thaw out Perfect Thank you