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Delicious slow cooker cowboy casserole with beef, beans, and cheese

Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

A hearty, dump-and-forget casserole featuring browned meat, black beans, potatoes, and cheese, all slow-cooked for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1 can black beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 can diced tomatoes Undrained.
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables Includes carrots, peas, corn, and green beans.
  • 3 cups diced potatoes Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or another good melting cheese.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped.
  • 1 packet taco seasoning Or about 2 tablespoons homemade seasoning.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground meat and chopped onion. Cook, stirring, until the meat is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
  3. Transfer the browned meat and onion to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the drained black beans, the can of diced tomatoes with their juices, frozen mixed vegetables, and the diced potatoes.
  5. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over everything. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and replace the lid to allow the cheese to melt.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and offer toppings like chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, or a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

Cool leftovers to room temperature within two hours after cooking, then refrigerate. Stores for 3 to 4 days. Can be frozen up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop until hot throughout.

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