Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole: A Hearty, Flavor-Packed One-Pot Meal
A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole made with ground beef, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup frozen corn
4 cups sliced potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or preferred variety)
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
3. Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, frozen corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
4. Layer sliced potatoes on top of the beef mixture.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender.
6. Sprinkle cheese on top during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
7. Cover and allow cheese to melt before serving.
Notes
This casserole is easy to customize with extra vegetables or spices.
Use pepper jack cheese for a spicier version.
Yields approximately 6 servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg