Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, hearty beans, and melty cheddar cheese in a warm, flavorful dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the rich aroma as it bubbles away in your slow cooker, creating a delightful experience that brings everyone back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black or pinto beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Toppings: 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker; stir in beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the shredded cheese over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve topped with green onions and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg