Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, one-pot meal packed with ground beef, potatoes, beans, and a creamy tomato-based sauce. An easy, family-friendly slow cooker recipe perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
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Assemble in the Slow Cooker
- Layer diced potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the cooked beef mixture, followed by kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, beef broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Pour over the ingredients.
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Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
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Finish and Serve
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of broth if needed.
- Customization: Add jalapeños for spice, swap beef for turkey or sausage, or add extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Oven Option: Bake in a covered casserole dish at 350°F for about 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker casserole, cowboy casserole, hearty dinner, easy crockpot meal, family-friendly recipe