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Here’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole recipe — loaded with ground beef, potatoes, beans, corn, cheese, and savory seasonings. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for a no-fuss dinner or potluck. 🤠🍲
🐄 Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
🍴 Serves: 6–8
📝 Ingredients
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1½ lbs ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced (about ¼-inch thick)
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1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
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½ cup milk
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Brown the Beef
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
🔹 2. Mix the Sauce
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In a bowl, stir together the soup, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
🔹 3. Layer in the Slow Cooker
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Lightly spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
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Layer the ingredients like this:
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Half of the sliced potatoes
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Half of the ground beef mixture
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Half of the beans, corn, and tomatoes
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Half of the cheese
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Drizzle with half of the soup mixture
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Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
🔹 4. Cook
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
🔹 5. Add Final Cheese
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In the last 10–15 minutes, sprinkle more shredded cheese on top, cover, and let it melt.
🔹 6. Serve
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Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
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Serve hot, with crusty bread or cornbread on the side.
🔁 Optional Add-ins
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Bacon bits for a smoky twist
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Green chilies or jalapeños for extra heat
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Swap potatoes for tater tots or frozen hash browns (adjust cook time)
Would you like a printable recipe, freezer prep version, or a vegetarian twist? I’d be happy to adjust it!