• Mix the cream soups and the beef stock/broth in a separate canister and set aside
• Layer the ingredients listed above in the following order:
• Ground beef, onion, carrots, beans, and lastly the potatoes
• Pour the soup mixture over the top.
• Cover and cook. On low you can go as little as 6 1/2 hours. And I've cooked it as long as 10. It's done at 6 1/2 or so, but the flavors will combine and meld better if you can let it cook longer.
• '20 minutes before serving, top it with cheese. Cover and allow to melt.

Freezer Meal Directions:

• I purchased frozen carrots and potatoes for this recipe. I have just never had much luck with freshly frozen potatoes. The carrots are optional, fresh or frozen either one will work.
• Toss the ingredients into a pre-labeled, 1-gallon slider-style freezer bag. In the following order: ground beef, then onions (or the ground beef mixture if you are using the make-ahead ground beef, then the beans and top with the creamed soups and broth.
• Place the cheese in a separate 1-quart freezer safe bag.
• Stack the frozen potato bag, then the carrots, cheese bag and lastly, the bag you just made up. Use freezer tape them all together.

Cooking as a Freezer Meal:

• Butter or oil the crockpot insert.
• Layer potatoes, carrots, then meat and bean mixture.
• Cook 6 to 8 hours on low. Or 4 to 4 1/2 on high.
• '20 minutes before serving, top with the cheese and cover until melted.