Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole is a filling slow cooker recipe made with ground beef, corn, cheese, and tater tots. It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and ideal for busy weeknights.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
- 15 ounces corn niblets drained, 1 can
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup, 1 can
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese mild or medium
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 20 ounces frozen tater tots 1 bag
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain the grease and set the meat aside.
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add the browned beef, corn, condensed soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours, until the mixture is hot and bubbly and the tater tots are tender.
- Optional: For a crispier top, transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve hot.
A Note on Nutritional Information
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