Crockpot Cowboy Casserole
This easy casserole with potatoes, beef, tomatoes, bell pepper and kidney beans is a flavorful one pot slow cooker dinner that you can prepare in just a few minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cowboy casserole, crockpot, easy, ground beef, slow cooker
Servings: 4
Calories: 535kcal
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3-4 medium potatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained)
- 2 (15 oz) can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup beef stock
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Peel and dice the onion. Grate or finely dice the garlic. Slice the potatoes into ¼ inch thick slices. Dice the bell pepper.
Heat up the olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef, and cook for a few minutes until it's browned.
Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet, and sauté for another minute or two, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Transfer the beef and onions to the slow cooker, along with all seasoning, sliced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes, diced bell pepper and beef stock. Stir to combine everything evenly.
Cover the crockpot with a lid, and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or on LOW for 6-8 hours. Make sure that the potatoes are soft enough to easily pierce with a fork before you continue.
Add a drained canned of kidney beans to the slow cooker, and stir to combine.
Then, top the casserole with shredded cheese. Cover with a lid, and cook on LOW for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Serve the casserole immediately while it's warm.
- Refrigerate leftover cowboy casserole for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat in a microwave, slow cooker or on the stove, and serve warm.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning, or add any vegetables that you like. This recipe is incredibly easy to customize!
- If you slice the potatoes thicker than suggested, you might have to increase the cooking time.
Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 1281mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 4mg