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Cowboy Casserole: A Hearty Family Favorite Recipe!

Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that combines ground beef, vegetables, and tater tots, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. In a slow cooker, layer half of the beef mixture on the bottom. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  5. 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.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  7. In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

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.

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