Slow Cooker Cabbage Beef Hash

When you need an easy, filling dinner without spending hours in the kitchen, this slow cooker cabbage beef hash is a perfect choice. Tender green cabbage, hearty ground beef, potatoes, onions, and diced tomatoes come together in the crockpot for a comforting one-pot family dinner that is simple, affordable, and satisfying.

This easy slow cooker ground beef recipe is especially useful on busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal with minimal preparation. Simply layer the ingredients in the slow cooker, let everything simmer until tender, then stir it together before serving.

The combination of savory beef, soft cabbage, hearty potatoes, and juicy tomatoes creates an old-fashioned flavor that feels warm and familiar. Serve it with crusty bread, dinner rolls, mashed potatoes, or a simple cucumber salad for a complete meal.

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium green cabbage, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Slow Cooker Cabbage Beef Hash

1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker if desired. Add the raw ground beef to the bottom and gently break it apart with a spoon.
2. Add the diced potatoes and onion over the ground beef. Pour the diced tomatoes and their juices evenly over the top.
3. Add the chopped green cabbage, pressing it down gently if necessary. Season everything with salt and black pepper.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender, the cabbage is soft, and the ground beef is completely cooked.
5. Stir everything thoroughly before serving, breaking the beef into smaller crumbles and distributing the cabbage, potatoes, and tomatoes throughout the dish. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve hot with crusty bread, dinner rolls, pickles, or your favorite simple side dish.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Cabbage and Ground Beef Recipe

Easy weeknight dinner

This easy crockpot dinner requires very little hands-on preparation. Add the ingredients, set the slow cooker, and let it take care of most of the cooking.

Budget-friendly family meal

Ground beef, cabbage, potatoes, onions, and canned tomatoes are affordable ingredients that can feed a family without requiring an expensive grocery list.

One-pot comfort food

Everything cooks together in the slow cooker, creating a hearty one-pot meal with tender vegetables and savory beef.

Great for busy families

Because most of the cooking happens while you’re doing other things, this recipe is a convenient choice for busy weeknights.

Filling and satisfying

The combination of ground beef and potatoes provides a hearty base, while cabbage and tomatoes add vegetables, moisture, and flavor.

Variations and Cooking Tips

Add more seasoning: For extra flavor, try garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, or a small splash of Worcestershire sauce.

Make it cheesy: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over individual servings just before eating for a richer, cheesier finish.

Use lean ground beef: Leaner ground beef can help reduce the amount of grease in the finished dish. If using higher-fat beef, brown and drain it before adding it to the slow cooker.

Make the cabbage less noticeable: If you’re serving picky eaters, chop the cabbage into smaller pieces so it blends more easily with the beef and potatoes.

Stretch the recipe: Add another potato, a little extra cabbage, or another small onion when you need to make the meal go further.

Serving idea: Pair this slow cooker cabbage and beef with warm dinner rolls, rye bread, mashed potatoes, dill pickles, or a crisp cucumber salad.

Storage and Leftovers

Allow leftovers to cool before transferring them to an airtight container. Refrigerate and enjoy within a few days. Reheat individual portions until thoroughly hot.

This cabbage beef hash also makes a convenient make-ahead family dinner, since the leftovers can be reheated for an easy lunch or second dinner.