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Crockpot Lumberjack Casserole Recipe

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This hearty Crockpot Lumberjack Casserole is a satisfying one-pot meal featuring ground beef, tender potatoes, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, all slow-cooked to perfection and topped with melted Colby Jack cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner with minimal prep and hands-off cooking.

Ingredients

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Meat and Aromatics

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetables and Beans

  • 5 gold potatoes, cubed
  • 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes & green chilies (Rotel)

Liquids and Seasonings

  • 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Topping

  • 8 oz shredded Colby Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef and Aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onions are softened. Drain any excess fat, then transfer this mixture into the slow cooker.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Into the slow cooker with the beef mixture, add the cubed gold potatoes, drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, chili powder, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. The casserole is done when the potatoes are tender and all flavors have melded together beautifully.
  4. Add Cheese Topping: Approximately 10 minutes before serving, stir the casserole gently, then sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top. Cover again and allow the cheese to melt thoroughly before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker casserole, you can reduce the amount of beef broth slightly.
  • Use russet potatoes if gold potatoes are unavailable; they will work just as well.
  • For extra heat, consider adding a chopped jalapeño or extra chili powder.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
  • Make sure to stir carefully before adding cheese to avoid breaking the potatoes.

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