Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This hearty dish combines ground beef, beans, and potatoes with melted cheese in a delightful one-pot meal that everyone will love. Just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, and let it simmer to perfection while you go about your day. With its rich flavors and minimal prep, this cowboy casserole is not only easy to make but also ideal for family gatherings or meal prep. You can customize it by adding your favorite veggies or adjusting the spices to suit your taste. Enjoy a satisfying bowl of this delicious casserole any night 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
- ½ cup milk
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups sliced potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preference)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion and garlic until browned; drain excess fat.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker; stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Layer sliced potatoes on top of the beef mixture.
- 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 to melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg