Description
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a staple among Easy Crockpot Dinners, offering a rich blend of Crockpot Recipes Beef that transforms simple ingredients into a delectable Beef Casserole Recipe. Enjoy the simplicity and heartiness of this Crockpot Dish, a true testament to the art of Slow Cooker Dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Begin by browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Drain any excess fat and transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Combine with kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Stir well.
- Pour in the beef broth until all ingredients are submerged.
- Cover the slow cooker, set it on low, and let it cook for 7 to 8 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the casserole.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and allow it to melt completely.
- Ladle the casserole into bowls and serve with sides of choice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika or cumin to the seasoning mix.
- If you like it spicier, throw in some chopped jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
- To thicken the casserole, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water towards the end of the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole, Easy Crockpot Dinners, Beef Casserole Recipe