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Rustic Mountain Montana Casserole


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz lean ground beef or bison
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 16 oz Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup bacon crumbles
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onion and mushrooms. Brown for 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot. 
  3. Add in the potatoes and sprinkle them with the ranch dressing mix. 
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 2 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid. 
  5. Stir in the bacon, pepper jack, sour cream and green onions. 
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  1. Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onion and mushrooms. Brown for 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Stir in the salt and pepper. Transfer to the slow cooker
  2. Stir in the broth, potatoes and ranch dressing mix. 
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in the bacon, pepper jack, sour cream and green onions. 
  5. Serve and enjoy!
  • Category: Beef, Potatoes
  • Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker