Crockpot Cheesy French Onion Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• Burger seasoning, to taste
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste, optional
• 1 cup beef broth, divided
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups of shredded cheese, cheddar & mozzarella blend
• 1½ cups crispy fried onions
• Potato Seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess grease. Season the beef with burger seasoning to taste.

2. 2

   Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste (if using), and ½ cup of the beef broth. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

3. 3

   Chop and add potatoes to the crockpot. Sprinkle with the potato seasoning mixture and pour the remaining ½ cup beef broth over the potatoes. Toss to coat.

5. 4

   Spread the beef mixture evenly over the seasoned potatoes.

6. 5

   In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Pour evenly over the beef and potatoes.

7. 6

   Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours

9. 7

   or high for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are fork tender.

10. 8

    During the last few minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheese and crispy fried onions

11. 9

    Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.