Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole: 5-Ingredient Comfort Magic
A hearty and easy slow cooker cowboy casserole packed with ground beef, beans, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Top with shredded cheese and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Add more cheese if desired.
- Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg