Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the epitome of comfort food, combining savory ground beef, hearty beans, tender potatoes, and rich melted cheese. This dish is not just about warming your stomach; it’s about creating a cozy atmosphere on busy weeknights or chilly days. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy the delightful mingling of flavors as everything cooks to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this one-pot meal is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 cups sliced potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker and add cream of mushroom soup, milk, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Layer sliced potatoes on top of the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- In the last 20 minutes of cooking, sprinkle cheese over the top and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg