Amish Harvest Casserole

Tips From My Kitchen

  • Brown the beef well for best flavor
  • Cut veggies in similar sizes
  • Don’t peek too often while cooking
  • Let it rest 10 minutes before serving

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 6-8 hrs | Total: 8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Base:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Vegetables:

  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped

For the Sauce:

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Base:
  • Brown ground beef in skillet, drain fat
  • Add onion and garlic, cook until soft
  • Transfer to slow cooker
  1. Layer Ingredients:
  • Add all vegetables
  • Stir in soup and seasonings
  • Mix gently to combine
  1. Slow Cook:
  • Cover and cook LOW 6-8 hours
  • Vegetables should be tender
  1. Finish:
  • Add cheese 30 minutes before serving
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving

Notes

  • Cut vegetables similar size for even cooking
  • Can prep vegetables night before
  • Leftovers keep 3-4 days refrigerated
  • Freezes well up to 3 months

Variations

  • Use ground turkey or chicken
  • Add mushrooms or bell peppers
  • Try different cheese blends
  • Make vegetarian with extra veggies

Serving Suggestions

  • Crusty bread
  • Green salad
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Apple cider

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