Slow Cooker Amish Country Tomato Beef Casserole
There’s something about old-fashioned casseroles that just feels like home. The kind of meal that could’ve been carried into a church potluck in a well-worn crock, set down beside a basket of rolls, and scooped onto paper plates for seconds (and thirds).
This Slow Cooker Amish Country Tomato Beef Casserole is exactly that kind of dish. Simple. Thrifty. Filling. Comforting in the deepest way.
It uses just five humble ingredients, requires almost no prep, and turns into a rich, creamy, beefy bake that tastes like you worked all afternoon — when really, your slow cooker did all the heavy lifting.
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Overview of the Recipe
This casserole layers raw ground beef, tomato soup, egg noodles, sour cream, and cheddar cheese into a hearty, creamy slow-cooked supper.
No browning. No complicated steps. Just layer, cook, and serve.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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🥘 Only 5 pantry-friendly ingredients
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⏱️ Minimal hands-on prep
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💛 True comfort food
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👨👩👧👦 Feeds a hungry family
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🧀 Creamy, cheesy, satisfying
What It Tastes Like
Rich tomato-beef flavor blended with tender noodles and creamy pockets of melted sour cream and cheddar. It’s hearty without being heavy, tangy from the tomato soup, and irresistibly cozy.
It tastes like something grandma would’ve made on a chilly evening.
Benefits of This Recipe
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Budget-friendly ingredients
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No need to pre-cook the beef
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Easy weeknight dinner
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Perfect for potlucks
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Freezer-friendly leftovers
Ingredients
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
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2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
Simple ingredients. Big comfort.
Necessary Tools
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5–6 quart slow cooker
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Medium mixing bowl
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Small mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Spoon or spatula
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions
Want to add a little twist?
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Stir in sautéed onions or garlic
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Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for depth
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Use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato
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Swap cheddar for Colby Jack
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Add frozen peas for extra texture
But the original version? Pure classic comfort.
