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June 10, 2019

Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes

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Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes--an easy to make, hearty dinner of cubed potatoes, ground beef, cheddar and crumbled bacon. Lots of delicious flavors in one pot.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes--an easy to make, hearty dinner of cubed potatoes, ground beef, cheddar and crumbled bacon. Lots of delicious flavors in one pot.

Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes

All I know about this dinner is that three hungry boys ate it in about 3 seconds. I was originally going to make this as a side dish without the beef but at the last minute decided to make it a one pot meal instead. It was a great choice since the beef really added a boost of flavor and heartiness.

Ingredient Notes:

  • I used 6 russet potatoes that were small to medium-ish…it was 2 pounds.
  • I used lean ground beef and it didn’t have much or really any grease on it. If you use a less lean ground beef you may need to drain off the grease.
  • Because I had packaged bacon crumbles on hand I just used those. You can also fry up your own bacon and use that.
  • I like the flavor that comes from medium or sharp cheddar as opposed to mild.
  • I use Hidden Valley dry ranch dressing mix. I buy it in a big container from Costco. I like to use it for ranch potatoes, cilantro lime ranch dressing, ranch mashed potatoes, chicken bacon ranch pasta, and cheesy ranch orzo.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes--an easy to make, hearty dinner of cubed potatoes, ground beef, cheddar and crumbled bacon. Lots of delicious flavors in one pot.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes--an easy to make, hearty dinner of cubed potatoes, ground beef, cheddar and crumbled bacon. Lots of delicious flavors in one pot.

What Slow Cooker Did You Use?

To make Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes I used my Ninja Auto-iQ 6 Quart Slow Cooker.* My favorite feature of this slow cooker is that it has a stove top function. This is perfect for sauteing or browning before you slow cook. This slow cooker has four manual cooking functions: slow cook, stove top sear/Saute, steam, and bake.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes


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  • Author: Karen Petersen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Total Time: 43 minute
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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An easy to make, hearty dinner of cubed potatoes, ground beef, cheddar and crumbled bacon. Lots of delicious flavors in one pot. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained
  • 3 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 (14 oz) can chicken or beef broth
  • 2 pounds (about 6 medium) russet potatoes, cubed
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Add the beef, ranch dressing mix, broth, potatoes and chili powder into the slow cooker. Stir a bit.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until potatoes are tender. 
  3. Toss in the bacon and cheddar. Stir.
  4. Scoop into serving bowls and enjoy!

Notes

I used my Ninja Auto-iQ 6 Quart Slow Cooker.* 

  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

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*Karen Petersen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

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18 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Beef, Gluten Free, Potatoes, Slow Cooker

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  1. Katelyn says

    July 17, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    Do you need to peel the potatoes before putting them into the crockpot?

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    • Karen says

      July 20, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      You can if you’d like but you don’t have to

      Reply
  2. Ann says

    July 11, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    Can I use red potatoes?

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    • Karen says

      July 13, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      yes

      Reply
    • Ann says

      July 23, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      Do you think carrots would be good to add to it?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        July 27, 2020 at 2:35 pm

        I do!

        Reply
  3. Joy says

    December 5, 2019 at 6:58 am

    Will you tell me the crock pot of your choice!
    Thanks!

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    • Karen says

      December 5, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Sure. I like this kitchenaid one: https://amzn.to/2sHnguD
      And this one too: https://amzn.to/2Fn17YK

      Reply
  4. Holly says

    November 23, 2019 at 11:32 am

    Can I add the ground beef in the crockpot without cooking it first?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 23, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      I wouldn’t. But if you do make sure it is extra lean ground beef.

      Reply
  5. Cait says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    Do you cook the meat beforehand? or put in crockpot raw?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 5, 2019 at 11:42 am

      I browned and drained it before adding it in.

      Reply
  6. Brenda Bates says

    August 19, 2019 at 7:34 am

    This was soooooo good! My only change was I used small red potatoes because I had some and needed to use them – everything else was the same and we loved it. I wish I had seen Chris’s comment because I thought about adding an onion when I was browning the meat – I’ll definitely do that next time, but even as written, it’s delicious. My husband took one bite and said this is really good. I served it with LeSueur Peas and Sister Schubert rolls. I also used the pre-cooked bacon crumbles – this is a really easy and fast dinner.

    Many thanks, again, for your consistent, wonderful recipes!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      August 20, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      Sounds so good!

      Reply
  7. Chris says

    August 3, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    What about adding a can of tomatoes and an onion?

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    • Karen says

      August 5, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      sounds good to me!

      Reply
  8. Cheryl Newton says

    June 11, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    Would this still be yummy without the bacon? I know, I know. I’m the only person on the planet who doesn’t like bacon!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 12, 2019 at 8:03 am

      yes it will still be good!

      Reply

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