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Cowboy Casserole

Mouthwatering Cowboy Casserole: Your New Family Dinner Winner

This Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and comforting one-pot dish featuring ground beef, corn, tater tots, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can swap with ground turkey or black beans
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup homemade or dairy-free alternatives
  • 0.5 cup Milk almond milk can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or use fresh onion
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 bag Tater Tots
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese can substitute with Monterey Jack or vegan cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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  2. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
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  3. In the same skillet, stir in corn, cream of mushroom soup, and milk; mix well. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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  4. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom.
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  5. Layer the tater tots on top of the beef mixture in a single layer.
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  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
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  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
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  8. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a well-rounded meal, serve with a fresh garden salad on the side.

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