Cowboy Potatoes Casserole

When you need a dinner that feels filling, comforting, and downright satisfying but doesn’t require hovering over the stove, this Cowboy Potatoes Casserole delivers.

Made in the slow cooker with seasoned ground beef, tender red potatoes, beans, corn, and melty cheddar cheese, it’s the kind of hearty meal that’s perfect for busy afternoons, cozy evenings, and feeding hungry people without a lot of extra work.

Just layer everything in, let it cook, and come back to a dinner that smells amazing and tastes even better.

Slow Cooker Cowboy Potatoes Casserole

YIELDS: 8

PREP TIME: 15

TOTAL TIME:  4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef 
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
• 4-5 red potatoes, sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 can dark kidney beans, drained (14.5 oz)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 bag frozen corn (10 oz)
• 1 tablespoon Cholula hot sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, sharp
• ½ cup beef broth

Instructions

Brown ground beef on the stovetop. Once almost done, add diced onions and cook until soft. Drain an excess fat. 

In a 6 quart slow cooker, add cooked beef & all ingredients EXCEPT the cheese. Stir ingredients well to evenly distribute spices. Once done, Cover and cook on high for approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until potatoes are tender. 

Remove lid, and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with lid and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. 

Pro Tip: If you want to make the most of your slow cooker, this guide to how to get the best results from your slow cooker is worth a quick read.

NOTES: 

There are lots of fabulous toppings you can add to your cowboy potatoes: bacon piece, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and more. 

This Cowboy Potatoes Casserole is one of those dependable, crowd-pleasing meals you’ll want to keep in your regular rotation. It’s easy to prep, flexible with toppings, and hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the table.

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Slow Cooker Cowboy Potatoes Casserole

This Cowboy Potatoes Casserole is a hearty slow cooker dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender red potatoes, beans, corn, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s an easy, hands-off comfort meal that’s perfect for busy days and feeds a crowd with minimal prep.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American/Canadian

Keyword casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup sweet onion diced
• 4-5 red potatoes sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 can dark kidney beans drained (14.5 oz)
• 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
• 1 bag frozen corn 10 oz
• 1 tablespoon Cholula hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp
• ½ cup beef broth

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef on the stovetop. Once almost done, add diced onions and cook until soft. Drain an excess fat.
2. In a 6 quart slow cooker, add cooked beef & all ingredients EXCEPT the cheese. Stir ingredients well to evenly distribute spices. Once done, Cover and cook on high for approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
3. Remove lid, and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with lid and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Recipe Notes

There are lots of fabulous toppings you can add to your cowboy potatoes: bacon piece, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and more

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Cowboy Potatoes Casserole

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 49mg16%

Sodium 616mg27%

Potassium 1128mg32%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 216IU4%

Vitamin C 19mg23%

Calcium 153mg15%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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