Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Hash (Printer-Friendly Version)
A filling dish combining cheesy hash browns and savory ground beef in a slow cooker casserole.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Potato Layer
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1 (20 oz) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, partially thawed
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1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Sloppy Joe Layer
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 cup sloppy Joe sauce
→ Cheese Topping
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Lightly coat a 5 to 6 quart oval slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, stir together shredded hash browns, cheddar cheese soup, egg, salt, and pepper until evenly combined. Spread mixture evenly in bottom of slow cooker.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble ground beef with chopped onion until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Stir in sloppy Joe sauce until well combined.
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Spoon the sloppy Joe meat mixture evenly over the potato layer in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low setting for 4 to 4 1/2 hours until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
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About 10 minutes before completion, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over casserole. Replace lid and allow cheese to melt.
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Remove from slow cooker and serve warm. Recommended accompaniment includes steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
# Helpful Hints:
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For added nutrition and flavor, consider mixing diced green or red peppers into the meat mixture.
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Use an oval slow cooker for even cooking; round cookers may increase cooking duration.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat in microwave.