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Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy Casserole: Ultimate Comfort Food for Family Fun

Cowboy Casserole is a hearty one-pot meal with ground beef, creamy soup, and crispy tater tots, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat for lighter options.
  • 1 can Black Beans Can be replaced with kidney beans or omitted for a gentler version.
  • 1 cup Corn Can come from canned, fresh, or frozen varieties.
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Try a homemade blend or a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack or vegan cheese are great substitutes.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Feel free to swap it out with provolone if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic works as an alternative; just tweak the amounts.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion works as an alternative; just tweak the amounts.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your preference or explore various spices.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to your preference or explore various spices.
  • 1 bag Frozen Tater Tots Sweet potato tots can add a fun twist.
  • to taste Green Onions Optional; sprinkle on top for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the black beans and corn, then add cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat through for about 3–5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the cheddar and mozzarella cheese, saving about half for later.
  5. Spread the beef mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish, sprinkle half of the cheese on top, and arrange frozen tater tots evenly.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Add the reserved cheese mixture over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite ingredients or dietary preferences.

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