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Crockpot Cowboy Casserole Recipe

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This comforting Crockpot Cowboy Casserole combines ground beef, potatoes, beans, and vegetables slow-cooked to perfection with a cheesy topping. It's an easy, hearty meal perfect for busy days, delivering rich flavors with minimal prep and convenient crockpot cooking.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3–4 red potatoes, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn

Canned Goods and Liquids

  • 14.5 oz can kidney beans, drained
  • 10 oz Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Dairy

  • 1 cup fiesta blend cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it browns. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the same skillet and cook until they become slightly softened and fragrant.
  3. Prepare the crockpot base: Place the cubed red potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot, forming the first layer of your casserole.
  4. Add beans and corn: Layer the drained kidney beans and frozen corn evenly over the potatoes to add texture and flavor.
  5. Add beef and vegetables: Spoon the cooked beef mixture with onions and green peppers on top of the beans and corn layer.
  6. Season the casserole: Sprinkle the salt, pepper, minced garlic, and chili powder evenly over all the ingredients in the crockpot.
  7. Add liquids: Pour the Rotel tomatoes with their juice and the beef broth evenly over the seasoned layers to provide moisture and a delicious base.
  8. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–8 hours, until the potatoes are tender and flavors meld together.
  9. Add cheese topping: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the fiesta blend cheese over the casserole. Allow it to melt completely before serving for a creamy, cheesy finish.

Notes

  • You can adjust seasoning to taste, adding more chili powder if you like extra heat.
  • For a thicker casserole, reduce the amount of beef broth slightly.
  • Serve with a side of cornbread or a green salad for a complete meal.
  • If you don’t have Rotel, use diced tomatoes with a little chopped green chili for similar flavor.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.

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