Description
Hearty slow cooker hamburger hash brings comfort and convenience to family dinner tables with its rich, one-pot charm. Savory ground beef, potatoes, and seasonings meld together effortlessly, delivering a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb cubed beef or hamburger meat
Vegetables:
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Pantry Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Fire up the slow cooker and coat the interior with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor infusion.
- Brown ground beef and cubed beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and slightly crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned meat into the slow cooker, creating a rich protein foundation for the dish.
- Layer diced potatoes, chopped onions, sliced carrots, and green bell peppers atop the meat, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika across the vegetable layer to build a robust seasoning profile.
- Pour diced tomatoes, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste over the ingredients, allowing the liquid to seep through and tenderize the components.
- Gently stir all ingredients to combine, guaranteeing each element is coated with the savory sauce.
- Cover and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours, or on high temperature for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender and meat is thoroughly cooked.
- Once cooking is complete, let the hash rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot, potentially garnishing with fresh herbs for an additional layer of freshness.
Notes
- Reduce potato size for faster, more even cooking and better texture absorption in the slow cooker.
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier, lower-fat alternative that maintains the dish’s hearty character.
- Pat meat dry before browning to achieve deeper caramelization and richer flavor development during the initial searing process.
- Customize spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne for heat-lovers, or keeping it mild for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg