Description
Crock Pot Cowboy Casserole is a robust, comforting American classic perfect for busy days. This slow-cooker meal features savory ground beef, tender red potatoes, earthy kidney beans, and sweet corn simmered in a rich tomato base with just the right touch of green chilies. It is a hearty, budget-friendly dish that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma while requiring minimal effort, making it a reliable favorite for feeding a hungry family.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet bell pepper
3–4 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 cups corn
1 can (14.5 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and bell pepper until the meat is cooked through and vegetables are softened.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Transfer the cooked meat and vegetable mixture into the slow cooker.
Add the cut red potatoes, corn, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and the standard diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Stir well before serving warm.
Notes
Serve with a side of warm cornbread for a complete meal. You can use lean ground beef to make the dish lighter. Properly stored, leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 420
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg