Description
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. Layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, vegetables, and cheese are slow-cooked to perfection with a topping of crispy potatoes. A family favorite that’s sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Potato Layer:
- 4 cups frozen sliced potatoes or hash brown rounds
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then drain excess grease.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine beef mixture with tomatoes, corn, beans, soup, milk, 1 cup cheese, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Layer: Grease slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes, add beef mixture, top with remaining potatoes.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. In the last 30 minutes, sprinkle remaining cheese on top to melt.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Try tater tots or fresh potatoes
- For more heat, add green chilies or hot sauce
- Freezes well for future meals
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
