Description
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that combines ground beef, vegetables, and tater tots, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (2.5 pounds) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a slow cooker, layer half of the beef mixture on the bottom. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Add a layer of frozen tater tots on top of the cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining beef mixture, another cup of cheese, and finish with the remaining tater tots.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use a plant-based meat alternative for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg