1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 (32 ounce) package hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 chopped onion
1 cup water
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 package brown gravy mix
1 tablespoon margarine

Brown ground chuck in a nonstick skillet until no longer pink; drain. Place in crockpot.

Combine chopped onion, garlic powder, potatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Pour over meat in crockpot. Stir.

Mix gravy and boiling water. Pour over mixture. Dot with margarine. Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.