Description
A heartwarming slow cooker cowboy casserole brimming with comforting ground beef, tender potatoes, and wholesome beans, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Don’t forget to drain excess fat for a lighter meal.
- In the slow cooker, layer the diced potatoes, cooked beef mixture, rinsed beans, and diced tomatoes, creating a colorful harmony.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper generously over the layers, inviting flavors to mingle.
- Cover everything with shredded cheese, sealing the layers of glorious goodness beneath a cheesy blanket.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 360-480 minutes (6-8 hours), allowing the potatoes to tenderize and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve warm, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs for a pop of color and brightness on your plate.
Notes
Consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or chili powder for added depth and spice. For a vegan option, substitute ground beef with lentils or a plant-based alternative and replace cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg