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Ultimate Slow-Cooker Cowboy Casserole

This hearty slow-cooker cowboy casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tender baby potatoes, beans, corn, and melty cheese in a creamy, smoky sauce. It's the ultimate comfort dish that simmers to perfection while you go about your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfor
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pantry & Fridge Staples
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for browning the meat
  • 1 lb 90/10 lean ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped, about 2 cups
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 oz taco seasoning packet or homemade
Veggies & Canned Goods
  • 12 oz baby red potatoes scrubbed and chopped
  • 15.5 oz dark kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 14.75 oz fire-roasted corn drained
  • 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes drained
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 4 oz diced green chiles undrained
Toppings & Extras
  • 2 oz Cheddar-Jack cheese shredded
  • sour cream for serving
  • fresh cilantro leaves optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Slow Cooker (6-quart)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and salt; cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion, garlic, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes until onions are softened.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add potatoes, beans, corn, tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, and green chiles. Mix gently and press into an even layer.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir once or twice during cooking if possible.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the casserole. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve hot with sour cream and cilantro if desired.

Notes

To save time, substitute frozen diced potatoes. For extra flavor, roast the potatoes before adding to the crockpot. This dish can also be made vegetarian by using lentils or plant-based meat substitutes.