Description
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish made with ground beef, beans, corn, and topped with crescent roll dough and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 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 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the meat is fully cooked and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a greased slow cooker. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut it into strips. Lay the strips over the cheese, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the dough is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove the lid and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
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: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg