Description
This hearty and flavorful Crock-Pot Cowboy Casserole is a comforting dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. With layers of ground beef, beans, corn, and tater tots, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, it’s a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Casserole:
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the beef mixture to the Crock-Pot. Stir in kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheese, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add Tater Tots: Top the mixture with an even layer of frozen tater tots. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 2½–3 hours, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the tater tots are cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispier topping, transfer the insert to the oven and broil for a few minutes before serving.
- You can also use black beans or pinto beans instead of kidney beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
