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    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

    December 2, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    The slow cooker version of our most popular recipe – this slow cooker hashbrown beef bake is divine!

    Here is the slow cooker version of our most visited recipe – Hashbrown Beef Bake!

    We have adapted it to the slow cooker – please pay close attention to cooking times. 

    Because of timing, this might be better to slow cook on the weekend, or one a day you’ll be home in the early afternoon.

    Or it would make a great lunch for after church.

    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

    It’s a few simple ingredients, cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. 

    Here’s how to make slow cooker hashbrown beef bake…

    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

    Add hashbrowns (fresh or frozen), cream of mushroom soup, browned ground beef, seasoning, and milk.

    Give it a swirl and mix together…

    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

    Flatten it out and put the lid on.

    Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 4 hours. 

    If you need to cook it longer, I would mix in 1/2 cup beef broth to add some liquid to the slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

    About 10 minutes before cooking cycle ends, it will look like this.

    Add the shredded cheese.

    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

    And cook for 10-20 more minutes.

    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

    Spoon and serve right out of the slow cooker! 

    Enjoy!

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    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

    A slow cooker version of the most popular recipe on this site!
    Prep Time10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time2 hours hours
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 Tbsp minced onion
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 30 oz. frozen or fresh shredded hash browns
    • 10 oz. can cream of mushroom soup*
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup beef broth optional for longer cooking
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Salad or fresh veggies side dish

    Instructions

    • Open the can of cream of mushroom soup.
    • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the minced onion and garlic powder. Once browned, drain and then add to the base of the slow cooker.
    • In the slow cooker base, mix in the shredded hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, and milk (and broth if needed.)
    • Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 4 hours. With 10-20 minutes left in the cooking cycle, add the shredded cheese on top and let melt.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Prepare the salad or fresh veggies.
    • Serve Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake with salad or veggies.

    Notes

    *You can find the homemade cream of mushroom soup by tapping here.
    *Please note that if you need to cook longer than 2 hours on high, 4 hours on low, please add 1/2 cup broth before cooking.
    *Note: you do not need to thaw the hash browns before slow cooking.

    If you love this recipe, check out the other versions below!

    4 Versions of Hashbrown Beef Bake

    Hashbrown Beef Bake Recipe

    The original. This recipe has been going strong in the #1 slot for a LONG time! A must try!

    Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake 

    Perfect for summer, or when you just don't feel like monitoring the oven - let the slow cooker do the work in this version!

    Keto "Hashbrown" Beef Bake

    Keto, Low-Carb version. Swapping cauliflower for potatoes - just as delicious!

    Hashbrown Sausage Bake

    Serve it for breakfast or brunch too with this sausage version!

     

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