Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Vegetables
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Ground beef (2 pounds)
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Kosher salt (1 teaspoon)
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Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
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Garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
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Green bell pepper (1, diced, about 1 cup)
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Red bell pepper (1, diced, about 1 cup)
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Yellow onion (1 large, diced, about 1 1/2 cups)
→ Casserole Base
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Frozen Southern hash browns (1 bag, 28 ounces)
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Cheddar cheese soup (1 can, 10.5 ounces)
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Sour cream (1/2 cup)
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Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons)
→ Topping
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Mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
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Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
# Instructions:
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally and break up the meat, cooking for 8-10 minutes until no longer pink. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Drain excess grease if necessary.
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In the slow cooker bowl, combine cooked ground beef, green and red bell peppers, onion, frozen hash browns, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine thoroughly.
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Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours, or on low for 4-5 hours.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Garnish with chopped parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
# Notes:
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Can be prepared ahead of time and kept warm in slow cooker
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Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator and reheated
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Great for meal prep and feeding a crowd