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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

Hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

This Hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a budget-friendly family dinner loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, beans, corn, and a tangy tomato sauce, finished with melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, sliced thin
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 can corn, drained (15 oz)
  • 1 can tomato soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Layer sliced potatoes evenly on the bottom and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Add browned beef mixture over potatoes, followed by kidney beans and corn.
  4. Mix tomato soup, taco seasoning, and water together. Pour evenly over all layers.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top during the last 15 minutes, cover, and allow cheese to melt before serving.

Notes

Slice potatoes evenly at about 1/4-inch thick for consistent cooking. Use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease. For a fun twist, add frozen tater tots during the last hour of cooking.