Description
Hearty Amish harvest casserole combines farm-fresh ingredients in a comforting midwestern dish. Creamy layers of potatoes, cheese, and meat create a satisfying meal that connects families around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (150 grams) carrots, sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) potatoes, diced
- 1 cup (150 grams) corn kernels
- 1 cup (150 grams) green beans, chopped
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned, carefully draining excess fat.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into the meat, sautéing until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Methodically transfer the seasoned meat mixture to the slow cooker, strategically layering with mixed vegetables.
- Pour cream soup over the layers, generously sprinkling selected herbs and spices to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Secure slow cooker lid and allow ingredients to simmer on LOW temperature for 6-7 hours, ensuring vegetables reach perfect tenderness.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, delicately sprinkle shredded cheese across the casserole’s surface.
- Remove from heat and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and cheese to settle before serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein alternative that works perfectly for health-conscious eaters.
- Customize vegetable mix by using seasonal produce or frozen mixed vegetables to add more nutrition and variety to the dish.
- Enhance flavor by experimenting with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, monterey jack, or a smoky gouda for more depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg