Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Hash (Printer-Friendly)
A comforting slow-cooked dish blending cheesy hash browns with flavorful ground beef and tangy sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
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24 oz frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, slightly thawed
→ Dairy
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10.5 oz can condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 large egg
→ Meat
05 -
1 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables
06 -
0.5 cup chopped onion
→ Sauces & Seasonings
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1 cup sloppy Joe sauce
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Spray a 5 to 6 quart oval slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine shredded hash browns, condensed cheddar cheese soup, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed and spread the mixture uniformly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown and crumble ground beef with chopped onion until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess grease, then stir in sloppy Joe sauce.
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Spoon the sloppy Joe beef mixture evenly over the hash brown layer in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 4.5 hours until heated through and bubbly.
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About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. Replace the lid and allow the cheese to melt.
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Remove from heat and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For added flavor or nutrition, mix in chopped peppers or corn. Use southern style or Potatoes O’Brien hash browns as alternatives.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in the microwave.
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An oval slow cooker is recommended for even cooking and optimal timing.