Description
Hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor—this Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. With minimal prep and budget-friendly ingredients, it’s a perfect one-pot meal for busy days and beginner cooks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In the slow cooker, combine cooked beef, kidney beans, and corn. Pour in tomato sauce and stir gently.
- Top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. Stir gently before serving. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Add chili powder or jalapeños for a spicy twist. For a crispy top, broil in the oven with extra cheese before serving. Prep ingredients the night before for quicker setup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg