Description
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Layers of ground beef, potatoes, beans, corn, and cheese are slow-cooked to perfection, creating a comforting meal that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and full of delicious ingredients, this cowboy casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Casserole Layers:
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Layer Casserole: Grease the inside of a slow cooker and layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom. Add half of the beef mixture, beans, corn, and tomatoes. Spread half of the cream of mushroom soup and cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Add Seasonings: In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the casserole.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use pepper jack cheese or add sliced jalapeños.
- This casserole can also be frozen in portions for easy reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
