Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A comforting and hearty dish perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion until fully cooked.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add jalapeños for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg