Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole No One Can Resist!
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the perfect one-pot comfort meal, featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, kidney beans, sweet corn, and melted cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and full of rich, hearty flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground beef or sausage
- 4 cups diced potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Brown the Meat:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat and stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Layer the Ingredients in the Slow Cooker:
- Add the diced potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the cooked beef on top, followed by kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and onion.
- Pour beef broth evenly over the mixture.
Slow Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
Add Cheese & Serve:
- In the last 15 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover and let it melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with bread or cornbread.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, use tater tots instead of diced potatoes.
- Adjust the spice level by adding cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer-friendly: Let cool completely and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):(Approximate values based on six servings)
- Calories: ~400 kcal
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 6g