Description
A hearty and delicious Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole that combines ground beef, potatoes, beans, and cheese for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups (450 g) frozen diced hash brown potatoes or fresh potatoes, cubed
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped green onions or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter.
- Spread the potatoes evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the browned ground beef and onions on top of the potatoes.
- Layer the kidney beans and diced tomatoes over the beef.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and half of the shredded cheese. Pour the mixture evenly over the layers in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the casserole is bubbling.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the casserole. Cover and let the cheese melt.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg