Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate hearty family-friendly comfort food that's perfect for busy weeknights. This dish has all the classic flavors of a cowboy casserole made with the ease of a set-it-and-forget-it crockpot recipe.
Servings: 6
Calories: 487kcal
Equipment
- 6-8 quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 can sweet corn 15 oz, drained
- 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease with butter. In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef mixed with the seasonings over medium-high heat. Drain the excess fat and add to the slow cooker. (see notes below to make this a true dump and go meal)
- Add the sweet corn, black beans, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours* or high for 2–3 hours*, until hot and bubbly. Tater tots should be soft but cooked through. *If not browning the beef beforehand, add 2 hours to the cook time.
- f desired, transfer to a baking dish and broil the top for 2–3 minutes to lightly brown the tater tots before serving.
Notes
Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Microwave or warm in the oven until heated through. Cowboy casserole can be frozen before or after cooking.
Tip 1: To make this meal a true dump and go recipe, skip browning the ground beef and add it to the crockpot raw with the seasonings. Add 2 hours to the cooking time.
Tip 2: You can easily substitute ingredients, like using frozen hash browns instead of tater tots. And if you prefer a leaner version, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken. See the post above for additional suggestions.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1006IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 4mg
