Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin
Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin is the ultimate comfort dish that offers a delightful blend of tender beef and creamy potatoes, all enveloped in rich, melty cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering satisfying flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking, you can enjoy a hearty meal that feels like a warm hug on any chilly evening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, diced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Thinly slice the potatoes (about an eighth of an inch) and dice the beef chuck roast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer It Up: In the slow cooker, layer half of the potato slices at the bottom, followed by half of the beef chunks and half of the diced onion. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Create The Creamy Sauce: Whisk together heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cheese Please: Top everything with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Slow Cook Magic: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Serve It Up: Once cooked, serve hot with any remaining creamy sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg