Description
A rich and hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole that’s perfect for busy families. This family-friendly recipe combines layers of potatoes, ground beef, creamy cheese, beans, and veggies into a comforting dish that everyone will love. Easy to make, versatile, and ideal for leftovers, it’s your go-to dinner solution for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 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
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups sliced potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mix)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until the meat is cooked through and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, beans, tomatoes with green chilies, corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Layer the sliced potatoes over the mixture, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with your favorite toppings like sour cream, green onions, or fresh herbs.
Notes
- For a crispy topping, swap the sliced potatoes for tater tots or hash browns.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Customize the spice level by adding cayenne pepper or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 341
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg