Cooking this dish is as easy as telling a favorite family story. Follow these steps:

1. Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until it’s no longer pink, then drain the excess fat.
2. In your crockpot, layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and half the garlic powder and paprika.
3. Add a layer of the browned ground beef, followed by half of the chopped onions.
4. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, ground beef, and onions. Season each layer.
5. In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with milk until smooth. Pour this over the layered ingredients in the crockpot.
6. Set the crockpot on low and cook for 6-7 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
7. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt.

This is when I usually gather my family around the table, sharing stories as we wait for the cheese to melt into gooey perfection.