Description
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, all-in-one meal featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, cheese, and creamy sauce. Perfect for a comforting, hands-off dinner that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, extra cheese, tortilla chips
Instructions
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer beef and onion to the slow cooker.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Cover and let melt.
- Serve hot, topped with additional cheese, green onions, or tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Add cooked rice or quinoa to make it more filling. For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours (LOW) or 2–3 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main Dish / Slow Cooker / Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker / One-Pot
- Cuisine: American / Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: cowboy casserole, slow cooker casserole, ground beef casserole, easy dinner
