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A hearty, cheesy slow cooker dish with ground beef, diced potatoes, peas, and a creamy tomato-mushroom sauce topped with sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for a comforting set-and-forget meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ~1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Peel potatoes and dice into approximately 1-inch cubes.
  2. Dice the onion.
  3. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
  4. Drain off excess fat from the browned beef.
  5. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
  6. Add diced potatoes, frozen peas, diced onion, undrained diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir ingredients in the slow cooker to combine evenly.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours (or 3 to 4 hours on high) until potatoes are tender.
  9. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top and cover to let the cheese melt.
  10. Once the cheese has melted, gently stir to combine throughout the hash.

Notes

Choose lean ground beef to avoid greasiness., Cut potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking., Protein swaps: use ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage., Vegetarian option: omit meat and add white beans or extra frozen veggies., Soup swaps: cream of chicken soup or diced tomatoes blended with cream can be used instead., Spice it up with chili powder, hot sauce, or pepper jack cheese., Cheese alternatives: Monterey Jack, Colby, or cheddar-mozzarella mix., Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to 3 months., Reheat in microwave, stovetop skillet with broth, or covered in oven at 350°F for 20–30 minutes., Ingredients can be prepped a day ahead and stored in refrigerator before cooking.

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