Depression Era Liberty Casserole – Slow Cooker

Depression Era Liberty Casserole – Slow Cooker: This creamy 5-ingredient slow cooker liberty casserole mixes ground beef, potatoes, corn, and cheesy sauce for an easy, filling meal. Inspired by old-fashioned, make-do cooking, it needs very little prep. Just layer everything in the slow cooker and let it cook into a warm, comforting family dinner.

There’s something really comforting about a simple casserole that turns a few pantry items into a warm, filling dinner. That’s the idea behind this slow cooker liberty casserole. Recipes like this remind us of old-time cooking from hard days, when people used canned foods, potatoes, and ground beef to make a big meal without much trouble. This recipe keeps that same simple, old-fashioned spirit alive. With only five ingredients, it makes a creamy, tasty dish that everyone will want seconds of.

This casserole tastes great all by itself, but it goes really well with buttered green beans, crunchy cabbage slaw, or a small side of peas to add some color to your plate. If you’re feeding a bigger family, you can also serve it with sliced bread, cornbread, or a little bowl of pickles to balance out the creamy cheese sauce.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw ground beef
• 1 can (15 ounces) nacho cheese sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Depression Era Liberty Casserole: Directions

1. Lightly grease the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a little oil or nonstick spray. Spread the raw ground beef in a flat, even layer across the bottom, using a spoon to gently break up any large clumps.
2. Layer the thinly sliced potatoes on top of the beef, then add the sliced onion on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle the drained corn evenly over the top layer.
3. Slowly pour the canned nacho cheese sauce over the whole dish, gently spreading it with a spoon so it covers most of the top layer.
4. Put the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes turn soft and the beef is completely cooked through. Once done, stir everything together well so the beef, veggies, and cheese sauce mix into one creamy casserole.
5. Scoop the warm casserole into bowls or onto plates using a large spoon, and serve right away while it’s hot.