Slow Cooker Texas Hash

This easy slow cooker Texas hash is a hearty, budget-friendly ground beef and rice dinner made with simple pantry staples. With tender rice, savory ground beef, soft onions, and a rich tomato sauce, this comforting one-pot meal is ideal for busy weeknights, family dinners, and meal prep.

Made in the Crock-Pot with minimal prep, this 4-ingredient Texas hash recipe delivers a filling homemade meal without complicated steps or expensive ingredients. Serve it with a green salad, steamed vegetables, warm rolls, or a sprinkle of cheese for a cozy dinner everyone can enjoy.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Texas Hash

• Budget-friendly family meal: Ground beef, rice, onion, and tomato soup create an affordable dinner that serves six.
• Easy slow cooker recipe: After browning the beef and onion, the slow cooker does the rest of the work.
• Great for meal prep: Leftovers reheat well for lunch or another quick dinner.
• Comforting and filling: The combination of protein-rich beef and rice makes this a satisfying meal.
• Easy to customize: Add cheese, hot sauce, frozen vegetables, or use ground turkey if preferred.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked and rinsed
• 2 cans condensed tomato soup, 10.5 ounces each
• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked. Drain most of the excess fat if needed.
2. Add the diced onion to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent. Remove from the heat.
3. Lightly grease a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the rinsed uncooked rice and spread it into an even layer.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed tomato soup, water, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
5. Pour the tomato soup mixture over the rice, making sure the rice is covered by the liquid.
6. Spoon the cooked ground beef and onion mixture over the rice. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients without pressing the rice down.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 3½ to 4½ hours, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Keep the lid closed during the first 3 hours so the rice can steam properly.
8. Stir gently from the bottom before serving. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this slow cooker ground beef and rice recipe with steamed green beans, corn, peas, carrots, or a simple side salad. Garlic bread, buttered toast, or dinner rolls are perfect for soaking up the savory tomato sauce.

For an extra comforting finish, top each serving with shredded cheddar, Colby Jack, sour cream, or a few drops of hot sauce.

Tips and Variations

For a cheesier Texas hash, sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top during the last 10 minutes of cooking and cover until melted. To add vegetables, stir in frozen peas, carrots, corn, or mixed vegetables during the final 30 minutes.

For a lighter variation, replace half or all of the ground beef with ground turkey. If you enjoy a little spice, add crushed red pepper flakes, chili powder, or hot sauce to the tomato soup mixture before cooking.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a small splash of water to keep the rice soft and moist.