Crockpot Hash Brown Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Sauce (The specific sauce is not identified in the transcript.)
• 1 heaping spoonful Minced garlic (The transcript also says to add a little more; exact additional amount is unspecified.)
• 1 tbsp Onion powder
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika (Regular paprika may be substituted.)
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 packet Brown gravy mix
• 1 Onion (Optional; diced. Leave it out if desired.)
• 24 oz Frozen mixed vegetables (Two 12-ounce bags.)
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 lb Ground beef (Brown on the stovetop and drain excess grease before adding.)
• 20 oz Frozen shredded hash browns
• 2 tbsp Butter (Melt and brush over the hash browns.)
• Paper towels (Used to cover the crockpot opening and absorb moisture; change if soaked.)

Steps

1. 1

   Add 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons of the sauce, the heaping spoonful of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon smoked or regular paprika, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 packet brown gravy mix to the crockpot. The creator adds a little extra garlic, but does not specify an additional amount.

2. 2

   If using the optional onion, dice 1 onion and add it to the crockpot.

3. 3

   Add the two 12-ounce bags of frozen mixed vegetables.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and mix it into the crockpot ingredients.

5. 5

   Brown 2 pounds of ground beef in a skillet on the stovetop. Drain the excess grease, then add the cooked beef to the crockpot.

6. 6

   Mix the crockpot contents thoroughly so the beef, vegetables, cheese, and seasoned broth mixture are evenly combined.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the 20-ounce bag of shredded hash browns evenly over the top of the mixture.

8. 8

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave, then brush the melted butter over the hash brown topping.

9. 9

   Lay paper towels over the top of the crockpot opening, using only enough overhang to cover the top rather than letting a large amount hang down. The paper towels absorb moisture and help the hash browns brown; replace them if they become soaked.

10. 10

    Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours.

11. 11

    When cooking is complete, remove the lid and paper towels carefully, then serve the crockpot hash brown shepherd’s pie.

Notes

The transcript does not identify the specific sauce used. The creator says the onion is optional. Paper towels are used during cooking to absorb moisture; keep them positioned so they do not substantially overhang, and change them if soaked.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooked
• crockpot
• ground beef
• comfort food
• family dinner