Description
An easy, hearty slow cooker meal featuring ground beef, potatoes, and savory seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 for best flavor and juiciness)
- 4 medium russet potatoes, diced (about 600g or 1.3 lbs)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 200g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth (240ml)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional, e.g., peas and carrots)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until mostly browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft and fragrant.
- While beef is browning, dice potatoes into roughly ½-inch cubes. Prepare frozen or fresh vegetables if using.
- Transfer browned beef, onions, and garlic to the slow cooker. Add diced potatoes, frozen vegetables (if using), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4 to 6 hours until potatoes are tender but not mushy. Alternatively, cook on high for 2 to 3 hours (texture may be less ideal).
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. For thicker hash, cook uncovered on high for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Serve warm, optionally with crusty bread or a green salad.
Notes
[‘Browning the beef and onions before slow cooking adds significant flavor and texture.’, ‘Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes to ensure even cooking without mushiness.’, ‘Use low-sodium beef broth to better control salt levels.’, ‘Leftovers taste better the next day as flavors deepen; reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.’, ‘Add a pat of butter before serving for extra richness.’, ‘Customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or corn.’, ‘For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with mushrooms or lentils and use vegetable broth.’, ‘To make it spicy, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: slow cooker, hamburger hash, ground beef, potatoes, easy dinner, family meal, comfort food, crockpot recipe