Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

A hearty and comforting casserole made in the slow cooker, featuring ground beef, beans, corn, and a savory tomato sauce, topped with cheese.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
6
Time Required
8 hr

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
14.5 oz diced tomatoes
15 oz kidney beans
15 oz corn
0.5 cup beef broth
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Transfer the browned beef and onion mixture to a slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), rinsed and drained kidney beans, and corn to the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Stir in the beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until heated through and flavors have melded.

    6 min

  6. 6

    Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

    15 min

  7. 7

    Serve hot, topped with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Perfect With

cornbreadgreen saladmashed potatoes