Description
Philly-inspired slow cooker cheesesteak potato casserole delivers comfort with layered beef, peppers, and melted cheese. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, letting you savor hearty Pennsylvania-style goodness in one satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1.5 to 2 cups shredded provolone cheese
Vegetables:
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 large scoop of minced garlic
- 4 cups diced potatoes
Seasonings and Sauces:
- Steak seasoning, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, ensuring no pink remains. Carefully drain excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften and become slightly translucent. Enhance flavor by incorporating steak seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
- Prepare potatoes by microwaving or parboiling for 4-5 minutes, creating a partially tender texture that will finish cooking in the slow cooker.
- Transfer the seasoned beef and sautéed vegetable mixture into the slow cooker, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Add partially cooked potatoes, cheddar cheese soup, shredded provolone, and sour cream to the slow cooker. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly and ensure consistent flavor throughout the casserole.
- Cover slow cooker and set to high temperature, cooking for 2 hours or low temperature for 4-5 hours. The dish is ready when potatoes reach complete tenderness and cheese becomes fully melted and slightly bubbling.
- Once cooking completes, let casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken. Serve piping hot directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Lean Protein Choice Select extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Vegetable Boost Increase nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added vitamins and fiber.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Use gluten-free cream of cheese soup and verify steak seasoning ingredients to make recipe celiac-friendly.
- Cheese Flexibility Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for varied taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (on High) or 5 hours (on Low)
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg