Slow Cooker Beef Potatoes and Beans
This Slow Cooker Beef Potatoes and Beans recipe combines tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, chili beans, and diced tomatoes in a hearty slow-cooked meal finished with melted shredded cheese.
Equipment
- skillet For browning the ground beef.
- slow cooker For cooking the beef, potatoes, beans, and other ingredients.
- spoon For stirring the ingredients.
- knife For chopping the onion and dicing the potatoes.
- cutting board For preparing the potatoes and onion.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans chili beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring as needed until evenly browned.
- Place the peeled and diced potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add the browned ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin to the slow cooker.
- Stir all the ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and continue cooking until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours. Add the shredded cheese during the last 30 minutes and continue cooking until melted.