Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole is an easy casserole to make! Layers of cheesy hash browns, ground beef and sloppy joe filling make it a meal!A WHOLE MEAL MADE IN THE SLOW COOKER!This Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole is a whole meal in one.Its a very simple recipe but it is a fun and new way to eat your meat and potatoes. It only takes a short time to throw it all together then you let the slow cooker do all the work! Definitely a family-friendly meal!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Could you add vegetables to this? Feel free to add in any other veggies or seasoning that you enjoy.Green peppers, red peppers or even corn would be great in this! Do you have to use shredded hash browns? You can substitute the shredded hash browns with southern style hash browns, which are the smaller cubed potatoes or you can use the Potatoes OBrien that have peppers and onion mixed in with the cubed potatoes. What can I serve with this casserole? I always serve it with a side salad and sometimes some cornbread. But you could do steamed veggies as well! Do I need to use an oval slow cooker? I do recommend only using an oval slow cooker. Because there is less surface area in a round slow cooker, this would take longer to cook and Im not sure it would cook as evenly. How do I store leftovers? Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)frozen shredded hash brown potatoes you only need to slightly thaw these. They dont need to be fully thawed its okay if theyre still a little cool.condensed cheddar cheese soup if you dont want this much of a cheese flavor, just grab another can of condensed soup you like. Also, if you have any sensitivity to sodium, I would choose a low or no sodium option.egg this acts like a binder to help it all hold together.salt and pepper you could add other seasonings if you like. Garlic powder would be a good addition.ground beef you could also use ground turkey or chicken.onion if you dont like onion, just leave it out. sloppy Joe sauce if you dont want to use the canned stuff you can make it homemade. I have a homemade sauce recipe in my other recipe for Sloppy Joe Bubble Up and also in my Crock Pot Sloppy Joes recipe.shredded cheddar cheese any type of shredded cheese you like will work here. If you want a kick of spice, try using pepper jack!HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT SLOPPY JOE HASH BROWN CASSEROLE:Spray a 5-6 quart oval crock pot (slow cooker) with nonstick cooking spray.In a large bowl, combine shredded potatoes with the soup, egg, salt and pepper. Stir well then spread it in the bottom of the crock pot.In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown and crumble ground beef along with chopped onion. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess grease.Stir in sloppy joe sauce.Spoon sloppy joe mixture over hash brown mixture in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for about 4 to 4 1/2 hours. About 10 minutes before it is ready, add about a cup or so of shredded cheddar cheese to the top of the casserole. Then put lid back on crock pot and allow the cheese to melt.Then serve!CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Crock Pot Sloppy JoesItalian Sloppy JoesBig Mac Sloppy JoesDr Pepper Sloppy JoesCrock Pot Taco JoesSloppy Joe CupsBBQ Beef Biscuit CupsSloppy Joe CasseroleSloppy Joe Bubble UpSloppy Joe Cornbread CasseroleMaid Rites (Loose Meat Sandwiches)Originally published: June 2013Updated photos and republished: May 2025 PrintCrock Pot Sloppy Joe Hash Brown CasseroleCrock Pot Sloppy Joe Hash Brown Casserole is an easy casserole to make! Layers of cheesy hash browns, ground beef and sloppy joe filling make it a meal!Course Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 4 hours hours 45 minutes minutesServings 6Calories 466kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients32 ounce package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, slightly thawed10.75 ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup (can use low or no sodium)1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper1 pound ground beef small onion, finely diced15.5 ounce can sloppy joe sauce (like Manwich)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)InstructionsSpray a 5-6 quart oval crock pot (slow cooker) with nonstick cooking spray.In a large bowl, combine 32 ounce package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, slightly thawed with 10.75 ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir well then spread it in the bottom of the crock pot. In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef along with 1/2 small onion, finely diced. Drain excess grease and put back into the pan. Stir in 15.5 ounce can sloppy joe sauce. Spoon sloppy joe mixture over hash brown mixture in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for about 4 to 4 1/2 hours.About 10 minutes before the casserole is done cooking, sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover and alllow cheese to melt before serving. Optional: sprinkle with dried parsley flakes for color. NotesShredded hash browns can be substituted for southern style hash browns, which are the smaller cubed potatoes, or you can use the Potatoes OBrien that have peppers and onion mixed in with the cubed potatoes.Serve with a side salad.NutritionCalories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Sodium: 1220mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g