Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish made with ground beef, creamy soup, and tater tots. This one-dish meal is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the corn, black beans, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Top the beef mixture with an even layer of frozen tater tots.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite vegetables or using turkey instead of beef.
Serve with a side salad or coleslaw to complement the flavors. Enjoy your hearty Cowboy Casserole!