Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
This slow cooker cowboy casserole is a hearty, comforting meal made with beef, potatoes, beans, corn, and flavorful spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups potatoes, chopped (Russet or Yukon Gold recommended)
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
Sour cream and chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
Chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: potatoes first, then browned beef, beans, and corn.
Pour tomato sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Repeat layers if necessary, ensuring even distribution.
Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
About 30 minutes before done, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt.
Serve with sour cream and chopped chives if desired.
Notes
Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or sausage for a different flavor.
For extra spice, add diced jalapeños, chili powder, or cayenne.
To make vegetarian, skip the meat and double the beans and corn.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; flavors improve overnight.
To thicken, remove the lid for the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
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