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. 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. 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. 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.
4. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the seasoned potatoes.
5. In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Pour evenly over the beef and potatoes.
6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours
7. or high for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are fork tender.
8. During the last few minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheese and crispy fried onions
9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.