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4.80 from 15 votes

Lazy Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash Recipe

Slow cooker hamburger hash is a decadent mash-up of ground beef and shredded potatoes covered in cheesy goodness. This easy, budget-friendly dish is picky-eater approved and will disappear fast!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot cheeseburger and hash brown casserole, slow cooker ground beef and potato bake, slow cooker hamburger casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 938kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 30 oz potatoes shredded, frozen
  • 1.5 - 2 lbs browned ground beef I prefer lean
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 3 cups sour cream
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon mushroom bullion base
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced

Instructions

  • Set aside 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • spray slow cooker with non-stick agent of choice.
  • add remaining ingredients into slow cooker and stir to combine.
    30 oz potatoes, 1.5 - 2 lbs browned ground beef, 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 3 cups sour cream, ½ cup onion, 1 tablespoon mushroom bullion base, 1 tablespoon garlic
  • cover and cook on low for 4 - 6 hours
  • about 15 minutes prior to serving, remove lid and sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top. Re-cover and allow cheese to melt.

Notes

Notes: 
Ground beef should be browned before adding it to this recipe.  If you add raw beef, your final dish will be very greasy.  
Ground turkey can be used in the place of ground beef

Nutrition

Calories: 938kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 1124mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1474IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 689mg | Iron: 4mg