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Easy Crockpot Cowboy Casserole – Set It & Forget It Comfort Food

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Savory Southwest Beef & Potato Casserole is a comforting one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, creamy mushroom sauce, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a cheesy topping. Perfect for busy nights or family dinners.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 34 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer to combine.
  4. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over potatoes. Repeat layers.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake uncovered 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  7. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
  • Use Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture.
  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage for a different flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg