Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Lactose, Low Salt

Keyword: cowboy casserole in a slow cooker, crockpot cowboy casserole

Servings:

Calories: 487kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

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.

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