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Bowl of Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole with ground beef and corn

Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

A comforting, one-pot meal featuring seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, cheese, and crispy tater tots, perfect for busy weeknights and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or leaner) Use lean ground beef to limit excess fat.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained Fresh or frozen corn can substitute.
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained Pinto or kidney beans also work.
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Or a mix with Monterey Jack.
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and diced onion.
  2. Cook until the beef is browned and no pink remains. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  4. Transfer the cooked beef and onion to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the drained corn, rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chili powder.
  6. Stir to combine the filling evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture.
  8. Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer on top.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
  2. When the tater tots are hot and the cheese is melted, serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

Serve scoops straight from the slow cooker or in a shallow baking dish for a family-style meal. Top with chopped green onions, a dollop of sour cream, diced avocado, or crushed tortilla chips for crunch. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. For freezing, remove the tater tots before freezing for best texture.

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