Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a comforting, one-pot meal that combines ground beef, beans, potatoes, and cheese into a hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker doing most of the work, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor that will please the entire family. It’s great for potlucks or gatherings and allows for customization with your favorite ingredients. Once you serve this casserole, it’s sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation!
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 until cooked through and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker; stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer sliced potatoes on top of the beef 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 on top and cover to let it melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg