This Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin is an easy from-scratch hearty meal!
I love a hearty one-pot meal in the slow cooker like this one and my Seasoned Chicken and Veggies Recipe or Homestyle Pot Roast Dinner.
I can eat au gratin potatoes by the plate full! I decided to add ground beef to homemade potatoes au gratin and came up with this fabulous hearty meal.
I really enjoyed creating this recipe. I knew that the potatoes would need some heavy seasoning, so I went heavy with the salt and pepper, but also added garlic powder, paprika and parsley.
The potatoes go in the slow cooker peeled, though I don’t mind skin on for most recipes this one tastes great without.
How to make Beef and Potato Au Gratin in the crockpot:
- Brown ground beef on the stovetop, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Peel russet potatoes and lay them on the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Add half of the potatoes in the slow cooker. Sprinkle over half of the onions, half of the seasonings, half of the meat, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers again.
- Drizzle over the broth.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. (see full recipe below)
Can I use bacon instead of ground beef?
Yes! Brown one package (12-16 ounces) of bacon, crumble and use in place of the beef in this recipe.
Can I use a different type of potato?
Use any type of potato in this recipe just be sure to thinly slice them.
- Red Potatoes
- Gold Potatoes
- White Potatoes
How to serve Beef and Potato Au Gratin:
- Serve as a main dish.
- If desired add a green salad or steamed green veggies.
- Enjoy!
Does your family enjoy ground beef? Try more of my ground beef recipes:
- Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole
- Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans
- Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
- Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili
- Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash
Slow Cooker Beef and Potatoes Au Gratin
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef plus a touch of salt and pepper to season
- 3 lbs. peeled russet potatoes sliced a ¼ inch thick (about 7 cups total after being sliced)
- 1 cup thinly sliced white onion
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or beef broth
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef on the stove top, drain fat. Add a touch of salt and pepper to season.
- In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Add half of the potatoes in the slow cooker. Sprinkle over half of the onions, half of the seasonings, half of the meat, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers again.
- Drizzle over the broth evenly over the layers.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Do not open the lid during the cooking time or the potatoes will not get soft.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
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Need an Instant Pot Version of this? Try this version:
Instant Pot Beef and Potato Au Gratin from The Centsable Shoppin’
Can this be doubled?
Yes, should do fine. You may need to cook a little longer. Keep the lid on.
Could you cook this on the stove top? Or is it crock pot only?
I’m unsure if there is enough liquid to cook this type of dish on the stove top.
Just wondering if you think that it would turn out the same if you cooked on low for a longer amount of time. I am gone all day and want to try it for dinner but it would need to cook on low for about 8 hours while I am gone.
I’m thinking it will be over done in that long of time. If I was to cook on low I would do 6 hours on low.
Can I use store bought Au Gratin potatoes in this recipe as a time saver?
The recipe would need to be tested with a larger amount of liquid.
i found that like, when making scallope potatoes, boiling the potatoe slices for about 8 minutes helps them to get done
How do I go about making this a freezer meal?
Potatoes don’t freeze very well (neither does dairy). I’m sorry!
Can this be cooked without cheese?
Yes, you can omit the cheese if needed.
I made this tonight and I have to say I would add some cream of mushroom soup and maybe some mushrooms. It was too blah otherwise
I always double the amount of seasonings listed. I also add the same seasonings to the ground beef while it is cooking, and I use small red potatoes (sliced). My family loves this recipe! Leftovers are also great the next day.
What is a serving size? I often do not see the serving size. This would be helpful. Thank you.
Hi! I do not measure that for you. I apologize.
But you say it’s six servings??
It feeds about 6 people when I made it. Even food network doesn’t measure the food for you.
Totally awesome .. if u follow directions and ingredients .. best tastiing I have ever had .. simple .. delicious ..
Made this today for a Mother’s Day cookout! It was a hit, no leftovers!!! I think next time I will increase the ground beef. Delish!