Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole Easy

If you’re looking for a comforting and hearty dish, then Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the perfect choice. This meal is packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy days. Simply set it up in the morning, and you’ll have a delicious meal waiting for you by dinner time. If you want a similar dish, check out this easy slow cooker cowboy casserole.

Why Make This Recipe

• It’s simple to prepare and cooks in a Crockpot.
• This casserole is filling and loaded with protein and vegetables.
• It’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prepping.

How to Make Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

Making Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is straightforward. First, you’ll cook some ground beef with onions and garlic. Then, combine all the ingredients in your Crockpot. Layer the potatoes on top and let it cook until everything is tender and bubbly. You may also find Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole Easy useful.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with fire roasted hatch chilies, with juice
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced about ⅛ inch thick
• 1¼ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded

Directions

1. Lightly spray your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound ground beef, 1 cup diced onions, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic until the beef is no longer pink.
3. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and transfer the cooked mixture to the prepared crockpot.
4. Add the following to the crockpot:
   • 16 oz undrained kidney beans
   • 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes with juice
   • 10 oz diced tomatoes with chilies and juice
   • 1 cup frozen corn
   • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
   • ½ teaspoon black pepper
   • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
5. Stir everything together until well combined.
6. Remove 1½ cups of the meat mixture and set it aside.
7. Layer or wedge 1½ pounds of sliced Yukon Gold potatoes into the crockpot. Sprinkle the reserved meat mixture evenly over the top.
8. Cover and cook:
   • On high for 5 hours
   • Or on low for 7 hours
9. Before serving, sprinkle 1¼ cups shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Cover again and let it melt completely.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

How to Serve Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

This casserole can be served with a side salad or some crusty bread. You can also add hot sauce for an extra kick. Pair it with your favorite beverage for a complete meal.

How to Store Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

To store leftovers, let the casserole cool completely and place it in an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. For longer storage, consider freezing individual portions. When you’re ready to eat, reheat in the microwave or on the stove until hot.

Tips to Make Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

• Make sure to brown the meat properly for added flavor.
• Use fresh vegetables for the best taste.
• Consider adding more spices or fresh herbs to customize the flavor.

Variations

• Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
• Add bell peppers or zucchini for extra veggies.

FAQs

• Can I make this without a slow cooker? Yes, you can make it in a regular pot on the stove; just simmer over low heat until everything is cooked through.
• How can I make it vegetarian? Substitute the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
• Can this dish be frozen? Yes, it freezes well. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container.

Conclusion

Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is an easy and tasty dish perfect for family meals. If you want to explore more similar recipes, you can check out Crockpot Cowboy Casserole – Chelsea’s Messy Apron or try the version from CROCK POT COWBOY CASSEROLE – The Southern Lady Cooks.

Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

A comforting and hearty dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy days and family dinners.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 hours hrs

Total Time 7 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Meat and Vegetables

• 1 pound lean ground beef Browned for flavor
• 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Canned and Frozen Ingredients

• 1 can (16-ounce) dark red kidney beans, undrained
• 1 can (14.5-ounce) petite diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 can (10-ounce) diced tomatoes with fire roasted hatch chilies, with juice
• 1 cup frozen corn

Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon chipotle powder

Potatoes and Cheese

• 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced about ⅛ inch thick
• 1.25 cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded Sprinkled on top before serving

Method

 

Preparation

1. Lightly spray your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic until the beef is no longer pink.
3. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and transfer the cooked mixture to the prepared crockpot.

Combining Ingredients

1. Add the undrained kidney beans, petite diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chilies, frozen corn, kosher salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder to the crockpot.
2. Stir everything together until well combined.

Layering and Cooking

1. Remove 1½ cups of the meat mixture and set it aside.
2. Layer the sliced Yukon Gold potatoes into the crockpot and sprinkle the reserved meat mixture evenly over the top.
3. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 7 hours.

Finishing Touch

1. Before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and cover again until it melts completely.

Serving

1. Serve hot with a side salad or some crusty bread. Optionally, add hot sauce for an extra kick.

Notes

For storage, let the casserole cool completely and place it in an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage. Consider brown the meat properly for added flavor and using fresh vegetables for the best taste. Also, customize with your favorite spices or fresh herbs.