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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

Hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole with ground beef, beans, and golden potatoes
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This hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a comforting, protein-packed dish filled with tender ground beef, savory beans, potatoes, and a creamy tomato base. It’s the perfect dump-and-go meal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With a little prep and a lot of flavor, this casserole will be a family favorite in no time!

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs ground beef

1 small yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups baby potatoes, halved or quartered

1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 oz) can corn, drained

1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup sour cream

1 ½ tsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Optional: ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (for heat)

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

Brown the Ground Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onions and garlic until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess grease.

Prepare the Slow Cooker:
Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.

Layer the Ingredients:
Add the browned beef mixture, potatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juice), cream of mushroom soup, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into the slow cooker. Stir to combine well.

Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.

Add Dairy:
About 15–20 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Mix well, cover again, and let cook just until cheese is melted and casserole is creamy.

Garnish and Serve:
Stir well, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, and serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken.

Swap baby potatoes for canned diced potatoes if you’re short on prep time.

Want more heat? Add a chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.

This dish is even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.

Serve with crusty bread, over rice, or with a side of green salad for a complete meal.

Keywords: Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

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