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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

Hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners

A heartwarming Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole featuring ground beef, Yukon Gold potatoes, and gooey cheese, perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Cheese Melting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or plant-based meat
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (with Juice) can use fire-roasted
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn can use fresh corn in season
  • 2 large Yukon Gold Potatoes sliced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or Colby and Monterey Jack
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning or homemade blend
For Serving
  • 1 Crusty Bread to soak up flavors
  • 1 Simple Garden Salad for added crunch

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker by lightly coating it with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with chopped onions and minced garlic until browned.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker, add beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and ranch seasoning, and mix well.
  4. Layer sliced Yukon Gold potatoes on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the casserole 15 minutes before serving and cover until melted.
  7. Serve hot with crusty bread or a garden salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can customize the casserole with different beans or vegetables. Overcooking can lead to mushy potatoes, so monitor cooking times carefully.

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