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crockpot cowboy casserole on a white plate with fresh parsley
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5 from 3 votes

Cowboy Casserole

Complete with hearty ground beef, potatoes, beans, veggies, and cheese, this amazing Cowboy Casserole is the perfect comfort food!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef and potatoes casserole, cowboy casserole, crockpot cowboy casserole, slow cooker beef casserole
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

  • 1 6qt. slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • ½ cup sweet onion diced
  • 4-5 red potatoes sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 clove
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 can dark kidney beans drained (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, or regular diced tomatoes
  • 1 bag frozen corn 10 oz
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce use your favorite
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp
  • ½ cup beef broth

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
    1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Cook until browned, then season with cumin. Add diced onions and minced garlic and cook down until soft. Drain any excess fat.
    ½ cup sweet onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • In a 6-quart slow cooker, add cooked beef and all other ingredients except the cheddar cheese.
    4-5 red potatoes, 1 can dark kidney beans, 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1 bag frozen corn, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, ½ cup beef broth
    cowboy casserole in the crockpot ready to cook
  • Stir ingredients well, cover with the lid, and cook on high for approximately 3 to 3.5 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove lid and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover with the lid again and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
    1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
    cheese melted on top of crockpot cowboy casserole

Notes

  • Try using our homemade beef taco seasoning for even more flavor.
  • Before adding the cheese, make sure your potatoes are soft and fork-tender.
  • You can easily substitute the red potatoes for hash browns or tater tots!
  • Brown your ground beef in a skillet before adding it to your slow cooker. This gives the dish much more flavor.
  • Have company coming over? Toss in a few extra cans of beans and tomatoes and this meal can easily be stretched to feed more!
  • Add in a variety of beans, such as black beans or pinto beans!
  • Easily make dairy-free cowboy casserole by omitting the shredded cheese, or using a dairy-free alternative.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 4mg