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Cowboy Casserole

Savor the Comfort: Ultimate Cowboy Casserole Delight

This Cowboy Casserole combines creamy soup, ground beef, and crispy tater tots for a comforting one-pot meal that everyone will love.
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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 Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 can Black Beans Can use kidney beans or pinto beans
  • 1 cup Corn Use frozen or fresh if canned isn't available
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Chicken or celery soup can also work
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Experiment with Monterey Jack or Colby cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low-fat cheese is a suitable alternative
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic is a great alternative
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Fresh minced onions can provide more flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots Frozen hash browns can also be used
  • 3 stalks Chopped Green Onions Optional garnish
For Fun Variations
  • 1 cup Additional Toppings Jalapeños or diced tomatoes for a kick
  • 0.5 cup BBQ Sauce Stir into meat mixture for extra smoky flavor
  • 2 Scrambled Eggs Hearty breakfast addition
  • 1 lb Sausage For a breakfast version of the casserole

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather and prepare all your ingredients.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned (7–10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  3. Mix in the black beans, corn, and cream of mushroom soup. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine shredded cheddar and mozzarella in a bowl, reserving half for later.
  5. Spread the beef mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish, then sprinkle with cheese mix.
  6. Arrange the tater tots evenly on top of the cheese.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes until tots are golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle reserved cheese mix over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow casserole to cool slightly for easier serving. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or toppings.

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