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Slow Cooked Kickin’ Cowboy Casserole

October 15, 2014 by Melissa 14 Comments

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Slow Cooked Kickin’ Cowboy Casserole is a one-pot meal that’s hearty and satisfying. Layers of potatoes, peppers and onion seasoned ground beef, sweet corn and kidney beans all slow cooked with love. All it takes to enjoy this one dish wonder is a bit of pre-planning and prep work then the rest is up to the slow cooker that’s where the real magic happens. Top with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro just before serving and it’s ready to fill the hungry tummies at your dinner table.

Slow Cooked Kickin' Cowboy Casserole

While this recipe takes a few steps to prepare it’s well worth the small amount of effort for the mouthwatering end result. The easy-to-find ingredients are layered in the slow cooker and simmered all day on low. For a time saver you can use cubed thawed hash brown potatoes or fresh cubed Yukon gold potatoes, if you prefer. It’s a hearty one dish meal, and I like to serve it with sour cream and a plethora of of our favorite fiesta toppings like olives, guacamole and  pico de gallo.  My little cowboys gave this version their stamp of approval so, it’s been family tested and approved.

 

You may also like: Cowboy Rice Salad, Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans and Cowboy Hashbrown Skillet. 

 

Slow Cooked Kickin' Cowboy Casserole

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Slow Cooked Kickin' Cowboy Casserole

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow-cooked-kickin-cowboy-casserole
Servings: 8
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen diced hashbrowns completely thawed or 5 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1 medium jalapeno or poblano pepper seeded and diced
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • olive oil
  • seasoned salt and black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp dark chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano or 1/2 tsp Italian oregano
  • 2 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 [15] oz can fire roasted chili seasoned tomatoes
  • 1 [10 3/4] oz can fiesta nacho soup [see Cook's note]
  • 1 [10] oz can mexi-corn drained
  • 1 [15] oz can light red kidney beans or pinto beans drained
  • 3 cup shredded pepper-jack or monterey-jack, divided

Instructions

  • In a large skillet saute the diced onion and pepper in a few drizzles of olive oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes until softened and beginning to brown. Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to your taste. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the ground beef, cooking over medium-high until browned and no pink remains. Drain all excess fat from the pan.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, diced tomatoes and fiesta nacho cheese soup. Taste and adjust the seasoned salt and black pepper. Mix well and remove from the heat.
  • Press the thawed hashbrowns firmly on the bottom and partially up the sides of a 6 quart oval slow cooker. Drizzle lightly with melted butter or olive oil and season with seasoned salt.
  • Layer the remaining ingredients, starting with 1/2 of the ground beef, mixture 1/2 of corn, 1/2 kidney beans and 1/2 shredded cheese.
  • Repeat reserving 1 cup of cheese to sprinkle on top at the end of cooking.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 until the potatoes are fork tender and cooked through.
  • Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top at the end of cooking and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

If you prefer to use a homemade sauce in place of the soup: In a heavy bottomed saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk in 1 cup whole milk, Cook over medium-high whisking until thickened. Add 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese and adjust the seasonings if needed. Proceed with the recipe as written.
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Comments

  1. Connie Branecki says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    This sounds delicious! I might make it for our family get togethers, for those of us who like things a bit spicier! Thanks Melissa!

    Reply
  2. lej619 says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    do you think it would be good without the beans??

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    October 16, 2014 at 1:23 am

    Thanks Connie!

    Reply
  4. Melissa says

    October 16, 2014 at 1:23 am

    You can leave out the beans with no other adjustments necessary.

    Reply
  5. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    This would definitely fly in my family. I like your idea of also serving with a selection of toppings.

    Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    I made this 2 days ago, and we’re still living off the leftovers. A little bit of prep work before the meal can hit the slow cooker, but it was worth it. I got to play around Saturday and not worry about dinner since it was already stewing away. Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    I love leftovers, too Rebecca. Thanks for stopping by to comment!

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    April 8, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I imagine they would Jan, although I haven’t had the need to do so myself.

    Reply
  9. Jan Bright says

    April 8, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Do you think leftovers would freeze?

    Reply
  10. Ray mullen says

    November 27, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    Can I use just a big pot not a slow cooker?? I’m cooking now? Plz help

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      November 27, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      I think you could just adjust the cooking time, it won’t take as long and simmer on low covered.

      Reply
  11. Anna says

    February 7, 2019 at 12:44 am

    This sounds delish. Can you tell me how many servings this recipe is. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      February 7, 2019 at 7:51 am

      You should get 8 servings from this dish.

      Reply

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