Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole (Printable Version)
Layers of cheesy hash browns and seasoned beef with tangy sauce for an easy, crowd-pleasing family meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hash Brown Base
01 -
900 g frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, slightly thawed
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305 g condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Sloppy Joe Filling
06 -
450 g ground beef
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0.5 small onion, finely diced
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440 g canned sloppy joe sauce
→ Topping
09 -
110 g shredded cheddar cheese
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Grease a 5- to 6-litre oval slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed shredded hash brown potatoes, condensed cheddar cheese soup, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
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Spread the prepared hash brown mixture evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
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In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the ground beef with finely diced onion until the meat is browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat, then return the mixture to the pan.
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Stir the sloppy joe sauce into the cooked beef and onion mixture, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.
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Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the hash brown base in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low setting for 4 to 4.5 hours, until the casserole is heated through and set.
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About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Re-cover and allow cheese to melt before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For enhanced presentation, garnish with dried parsley flakes before serving.