Description
A creamy, cheesy slow‑cooker casserole featuring tender smoked beef, buttery potatoes, and ranch‑infused sauce. Perfect for busy families, this one‑pot meal delivers comfort, flavor, and easy cleanup in a single dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds smoked beef, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- 4 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the smoked beef cubes on top of the potatoes.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning packet over the meat and potatoes, then pour the beef broth around the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours (or on high for 3‑4 hours) until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the butter, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve hot directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- For extra depth
- brown the smoked beef before adding it to the slow cooker. Adjust salt based on the broth’s sodium level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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