Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole (Printable)

Hearty ground beef, beans, potatoes, and corn slow-cooked in rich tomato sauce. Family-friendly comfort food ready in 6 hours.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cups potatoes, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained

→ Canned Goods

05 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
06 - 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
07 - 1 can (10 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

→ Spices & Flavorings

08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Dairy

13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Others

14 - 1/2 cup beef broth

# Steps:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the meat is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat before proceeding.
02 - Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Arrange the diced potatoes, kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes in even layers over the beef base.
03 - Combine the condensed mushroom soup, beef broth, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended.
04 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
05 - During the final 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top. Cover and allow to melt before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks together in one pot, leaving you with almost no cleanup
  • The potatoes get melt in your mouth tender while absorbing all those savory flavors
02 -
  • Dicing potatoes smaller than you think you need to, because they take the longest to cook through
  • The cheese burns quickly, so add it only during the final stretch and do not overdo it
03 -
  • Set a timer for the cheese addition so you do not forget it in the final minutes
  • Line your slow cooker insert with parchment paper for incredibly easy cleanup

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