Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a comforting, one-pot meal that marries the flavors of ground beef, tender potatoes, and nutritious beans for a hearty dish your family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole simmers in your slow cooker while you go about your day, delivering robust flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add diced potatoes, chopped onion, drained beans, and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving; optional: stir in shredded cheese for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg