Crockpot Cowboy Casserole (Hearty One-Pot Comfort Food)
This easy Crockpot Cowboy Casserole with potatoes, beef, tomatoes, bell pepper, and kidney beans is a flavorful one-pot slow cooker dinner you can prepare in just a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3–4 medium potatoes, sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
- 2 (15 oz) cans canned diced tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 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
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the onion. Grate or finely dice the garlic. Slice the potatoes into ¼ inch thick slices. Dice the bell pepper.
2. Heat up olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until onion is soft.
4. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker along with all seasonings, sliced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and beef stock. Stir to combine.
5. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–8 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Add drained kidney beans to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
7. Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and cook on LOW for 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
8. Serve the casserole immediately while warm.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat in the microwave, on the stove, or in the slow cooker. You can customize this dish with your favorite vegetables or extra seasoning. Thicker potato slices may require longer cooking time.
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