Description
Experience the heartwarming flavors of Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin. This dish features tender beef simmered to perfection, layered with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes and topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Ideal for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this recipe is simple yet satisfying, making it a must-try for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping beef and slicing potatoes.
- Layer sliced potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper; add half of the onions and minced garlic.
- Place beef chunks on top of the seasoned potatoes.
- Pour beef broth over the layers.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; pour over everything in the slow cooker.
- Top with remaining onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving; enjoy with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sear the beef before layering for enhanced flavor. Experiment by using sweet potatoes or different cheeses like gouda.