Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker casserole perfect for busy nights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with fire roasted hatch chilies, with juice
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced about ⅛ inch thick
- 1¼ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on the counter. Dice your onions, mince your garlic, and slice the potatoes.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in the diced onion and garlic.
- Dump the ground beef mixture into the slow cooker along with the kidney beans, both cans of tomatoes, and corn.
- Sprinkle in the kosher salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder, then stir to combine.
- Add the sliced Yukon Gold potatoes on top without mixing.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot in deep bowls, possibly topped with sour cream and fresh herbs.
Notes
You can modify this recipe by using ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or substitute beans for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cowboy casserole, slow cooker, comfort food, hearty meal, family recipe