Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the epitome of comfort food, combining savory ground beef, nutritious beans, sweet corn, and melted cheese into a hearty dish that your entire family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pot meal offers rich flavors with minimal effort. Simply brown the beef, mix in the ingredients, and let your slow cooker do the rest. Whether served with crunchy tortilla chips or garnished with fresh cilantro, this cowboy casserole is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and add kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until heated through.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg