Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

This recipe came up in one of those Facebook adds and I had to try it. It looked so yummy and hearty! I can eat au gratin potatoes by the plate full.

Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
3 lbs. peeled potatoes, sliced about 1/4 inch thick (about 7 cups after being sliced)
1 cup thinly sliced white onion
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper
3 cups shredded sharp cheese
1/2 cut chicken broth(or beef broth)

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef on the stove top. Add a touch of salt and pepper to season. 
2. In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. 
3. Add half of the potatoes in the slow cooker. Sprinkle over half of the onions, half of the seasonings, half of the meat and half of the cheese. Repeat layers again. 
4. Drizzle broth evenly over the layers. 
5. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Do not open lid during the cooking time or the potatoes will not get soft. 

Tupps Tidbits:  Good idea to line the crock pot for easy clean up!

We really enjoyed this recipe. We took it over to friend's house and served with a warm french loaf of bread that was dabbed with butter and garlic. The potatoes in the slow cooker came out perfect.I like them without the skins. Go heavy on the salt and pepper and also add a bit more garlic powder. This is also Gluten Free!!!  This recipe is a KEEPER in our house!


Where did we find this? www.themagicalslowcooker.com