Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin
Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin is the perfect comfort food that combines tender beef chuck with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes and a rich cheese sauce. This one-pot meal cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With its mouthwatering flavors and satisfying textures, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (sliced thin)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the Yukon Gold potatoes thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half of the onion and garlic mixture, then place the seared beef on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add another layer of potatoes, onions, and garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream and beef broth; pour it over the layers in the slow cooker. Top generously with shredded cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Stir gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 689mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 109mg