1 1/2 lbs.  ground chuck
32 oz.  hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Chopped  onion
1 c. water
salt & pepper to taste
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
1 tbsp. margarine
Brown  ground chuck in a non-stick skillet until all pink is gone.  Drain.
Place in crock pot.  Combine chopped onion, garlic powder, potatoes, salt & pepper to taste. Pour over meat  in crock pot. Stir.  Mix gravy and boiling water.  Pour over mixture. Dot with margarine. Cook 7 to 8 hours on low.