Description
Hearty Amish harvest casserole brings midwest comfort straight to dinner tables with layers of creamy potatoes and savory meats. Wholesome ingredients blend perfectly, creating a satisfying meal that connects families around warm, delicious plates you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 grams) carrots, sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) potatoes, diced
- 1 cup (150 grams) corn kernels
- 1 cup (150 grams) green beans, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (112 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet until completely cooked, eliminating excess grease. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Transfer meat mixture to slow cooker and layer fresh chopped carrots, diced potatoes, corn kernels, and green beans evenly across the surface.
- Pour creamy mushroom soup over vegetables, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle dried thyme and parsley for enhanced herbal notes.
- Gently fold ingredients together, creating a uniform distribution of meat, vegetables, and seasonings.
- Set slow cooker to LOW temperature and cook for 6-7 hours, or HIGH temperature for 3-4 hours until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese across the casserole’s surface, allowing it to melt smoothly.
- Remove lid and let casserole rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken before serving.
Notes
- Customize protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for leaner or vegetarian options.
- Boost veggie nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach for increased fiber and vitamins.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium mushroom soup and selecting reduced-fat cheese to make the dish heart-healthy.
- Enhance flavor depth by seasoning with smoked paprika or adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce during beef browning for richer taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg