Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole (Print)
Ground beef, beans, potatoes, and corn slow-cooked in a savory tomato sauce for maximum comfort flavor.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cups potatoes, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
→ Canned Goods
05 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
06 - 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
07 - 1 can (10 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
→ Spices & Flavorings
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Dairy
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Others
14 - 1/2 cup beef broth
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add the beef mixture to the base of a slow cooker.
03 - Layer the diced potatoes, kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes over the beef mixture.
04 - In a small bowl, mix together the condensed soup, beef broth, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
05 - Pour the soup mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
07 - In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and allow the cheese to melt.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything goes into one pot and you walk away for six hours
- The leftovers taste even better the next day for lunch
02 -
- Cheese can become oily if added too early, so wait until the very end of cooking time
- The potatoes need to be cut into relatively small, even pieces to ensure they cook through completely
03 -
- Brown your beef really well to develop those delicious fond flavors at the bottom of the pan
- Line your slow cooker with a removable liner for incredibly easy cleanup afterward