Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole (Printable View)

Hearty ground beef and vegetable casserole with beans, potatoes, and corn, slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce.

# What You 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the meat, until beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
02 - Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker. Evenly layer diced potatoes, kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes over the beef.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together condensed mushroom soup, beef broth, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour sauce mixture evenly over the layered ingredients. Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Cover and allow cheese to melt. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away for six hours of freedom
  • Feeds six hungry people without spending hours in the kitchen or breaking the bank
  • The house smells incredible all day long, like someone who knows what theyre doing
02 -
  • I once forgot to drain the corn and ended up with soup instead of casserole, so drain those canned goods well
  • The potatoes take the longest to cook, so cut them smaller than you think you need to
  • Every slow cooker runs differently, so start checking at five hours if yours runs hot
03 -
  • Sprinkle a little extra smoked paprika on top with the cheese for that restaurant quality finish
  • If you want it spicy, add diced jalapeños with the corn and beans
  • A splash of Worcestershire sauce in the beef mixture adds depth nobody can identify but everyone notices

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