Description
This hearty Crock-Pot Cowboy Casserole combines ground beef, potatoes, kidney beans, tomatoes, and a rich cream of mushroom soup base, slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting and satisfying meal. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, it’s an easy and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef, browned, crumbled, and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Beans
- 6 medium Russet potatoes, washed and sliced
- 16 ounces canned kidney beans, undrained (low sodium preferred)
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Other Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces canned cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the browned ground beef, sliced potatoes, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, diced onion, minced garlic, kosher salt, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly to distribute the flavors.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture either on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours until the potatoes are tender and the casserole is heated through.
- Add Cheese: Uncover the slow cooker and evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. Recover the slow cooker and cook for an additional 1 hour to allow the cheese to melt and become bubbly.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted and the casserole is thoroughly cooked, serve hot. Enjoy your delicious Crock-Pot Cowboy Casserole!
Notes
- Using low sodium kidney beans and kosher salt helps control the salt content in this dish.
- Extra lean ground beef reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade or low-fat version for a healthier option.
- If slow cookers have different heat settings, check doneness by testing potato tenderness before the full cooking time.
- For added flavor, consider topping with fresh herbs like chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
