Crock Pot Layered Beef and Taters

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 1
Crock Pot Layered Beef and Taters - Protein-packed, cheesy, and delicious beef and potato casserole.
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

Ready In

6 hours 20 min (low) or 3 hours 20 min (high)

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
1 can Mexican-style corn , drained
1/4 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 1/2 cups dried mashed potato flakes
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
539
Sugar
7g
Fat
36g
Crock Pot Layered Beef and Taters is a classic American casserole that is both hearty and comforting. This dish is perfect for a cold winter evening or a satisfying meal after a long day at work. The layers of beef, potatoes, and cheese are reminiscent of shepherd's pie, but with a tex-mex twist. The tomato sauce and Mexican-style corn add a bit of sweetness and heat to the dish, while the sour cream and cheese provide a creamy and cheesy topping. With minimal prep work and only one dish to clean up, Crock Pot Layered Beef and Taters is a recipe that should be in everyone's weekly rotation.

Instructions

1.Brown the ground beef in a skillet, and drain any excess fat from the pan.
2.Add the tomato sauce, Mexican-style corn, minced onion, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Mix well.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together the dried mashed potato flakes, sour cream, and water until well combined.
4.Spread the beef mixture in an even layer in the bottom of the crock pot.
5.Add a layer of the potato mixture over the beef.
6.Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the crock pot, ending with a layer of the potato mixture.
7.Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top of the potato mixture.
8.Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Crock Pot Layered Beef and Taters is an easy and convenient one-dish meal perfect for a busy weeknight.

The combination of beef, potatoes, and cheese is protein-packed and satisfying.

Leftovers can be easily reheated for a quick and tasty lunch the next day.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories, fat, and sodium, depending on the type of ground beef and cheese used.

It may not be a good fit for those on a low-carb or low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients.
Ground beef is high in protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.

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