Description
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, cheese, and a rich tomato sauce. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for busy nights, and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, barbecue sauce, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover to melt.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
This casserole is very flexible — add bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor. Serve with rice, tortillas, or cornbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cowboy casserole, slow cooker casserole, ground beef casserole, easy dinner
