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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

A hearty and comforting slow cooker dish with ground beef, beans, and vegetables, perfect for busy days.

  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed 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
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups sliced potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preference)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
  3. Rinse and drain canned beans to reduce salt.
  4. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
  5. Layer in the slow cooker: place sliced potatoes first, followed by the browned beef, chopped vegetables, and beans.
  6. In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, milk, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; pour this mixture over the layers in the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  8. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle cheese on top and cover until melted.

Notes

For added flavor, use seasoned ground beef or add more spices like cumin or paprika. You can swap kidney beans for black beans or pinto beans.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: cowboy casserole, slow cooker, beef casserole, comfort food