Description
This incredible Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, flavorful, and incredibly simple to prepare family favorite, perfect for hectic weekdays. It’s a dump-and-go meal packed with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and wholesome beans, offering a comforting and complete meal that feeds a crowd. It fills the house with a delicious aroma and is considered a ‘hug in a bowl’ for busy days.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (lean) – 1.5 lbs
- Onion (chopped) – 1 medium
- Garlic (minced) – 2 cloves
- Potatoes (diced, peeled) – 3 medium
- Canned Diced Tomatoes (undrained) – 15 oz can
- Canned Kidney Beans (drained, rinsed) – 15 oz can
- Canned Corn (drained) – 15 oz can
- Beef Broth – 1 cup
- BBQ Sauce – 1/2 cup
- Worcestershire Sauce – 1 tbsp
- Chili Powder – 1 tsp
- Smoked Paprika – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – 1 cup (for topping)
- Green Onions (sliced, for garnish) – 2 tbsp
Instructions
1. 1. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. 2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
3. 3. Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker.
4. 4. Add the diced potatoes, diced tomatoes (undrained), kidney beans, corn, beef broth, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
5. 5. Stir everything gently to combine thoroughly. This ensures all ingredients are well distributed throughout your Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole.
6. 6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
7. 7. Once cooked, stir the Cowboy Casserole well.
8. 8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the hot Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole.
9. 9. Cover again for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
10. 10. Garnish your finished Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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