Amish Harvest Casserole

🍲 Amish Harvest Casserole

Serves: 6

Prep Time: ~15 min

Cook Time: 45 min stovetop + optional oven bake or 6–8 hr in slow cooker

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey

• 1 medium onion, diced ⭐️

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup sliced carrots

• 1 cup diced potatoes

• 1 cup corn kernels

• 1 cup chopped green beans

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• 2 cups beef broth (omit for oven version)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp salt & black pepper

• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 Tbsp butter + 1 Tbsp flour (if stovetop thickening)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

🥘 Stovetop/Optional Oven Finish (One‑Pot)

1. Brown beef & aromatics
   Cook ground meat with onion and garlic until no longer pink; drain excess fat. Stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. allrecipes.com+15togetherdz.com+15theabsolutefoodie.com+15eateatfood.com+1tinsuf.com+1reddit.com+3tinsuf.com+3theabsolutefoodie.com+3

2. Add veggies & broth
   Mix in carrots, potatoes, corn, and green beans. Pour in broth and diced tomatoes if using. Cover and simmer 20–25 min until veggies are almost tender.

3. Thicken sauce (if using, stovetop method)
   Whisk butter and flour into a paste, stir in and simmer 5 more min. togetherdz.com

4. Cheesy oven finish (optional)
   Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheddar, and bake at 375°F for 15 min to melt and golden top. reddit.com+14togetherdz.com+14reddit.com+14

🕰 Slow Cooker Method

1. Brown ground meat with onions and garlic, then transfer to slow cooker. reddit.com+6tinsuf.com+6theabsolutefoodie.com+6

2. Add all vegetables, soup, broth, seasonings, and stir to combine.

3. Cook Low for 6–8 hours until veggies are tender. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top ~30 min before serving to melt. recipesize.com

✅ Tips & Variations

• Protein swaps: Use ground turkey/chicken for a lighter dish. theabsolutefoodie.com+1reddit.com+1

• Veggie boost: Try adding mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.

• Make it cheesy: Stir extra cheddar through before baking or slow cooking. togetherdz.com

• Thicker sauce: Parboil potatoes for even cooking; thicken with butter-flour. togetherdz.com

🍽 To Serve

• Let rest 10 minutes after cooking—easier to scoop and serve.

• Pair with crusty bread, fresh salad, or steamed greens.

This casserole is the epitome of cozy, crowd-pleasing comfort food—rich, filling, and perfect for busy nights or gathering with family.
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