Description
A hearty and delicious Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole that combines ground beef, vegetables, and tater tots for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bag (about 30 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, corn, diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Layer half the tater tots on the bottom, then pour in the beef mixture. Top with the remaining tater tots.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours, until hot and bubbly.
- In the last 15–20 minutes, sprinkle extra cheese on top and let it melt. Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on LOW or 2.5-3 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg