This Cowboy Casserole is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight, packed with all the flavors you love in one hearty dish. Ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and corn come together to create a savory base that’s made even more comforting with tender, diced potatoes. A sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese on top brings it all together, making this casserole a crowd-pleaser for the entire family.
The best part? It’s made in the slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it! Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or preparing a meal for the week, this casserole is a satisfying choice that everyone will enjoy. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for an added touch of flavor and color!
Cowboy Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean grassfed ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 10.75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup (sodium free)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups diced potatoes about 1.5 pounds (russet works great)
- 1 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: Chopped green onions for serving
Directions:
- In a skillet, or in crockpot if you have a saute setting, cook the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is browned and the onions are soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, potatoes, corn, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, depending on your time.
- In the last 20 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and let it melt before serving
- Top with green onions if desired. Enjoy!
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