Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
A hearty, no-fuss slow cooker casserole featuring tender beef, beans, corn, and potatoes in a rich tomato-based sauce, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comfort dish delivers bold flavor and satisfying texture with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Total Time: 510
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
2 cans (15 oz each) Mexican-style kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, and transfer to slow cooker
Add onion, garlic, and cubed potatoes to the slow cooker
Stir in corn, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture and stir to combine
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours
After cooking, top generously with shredded cheddar cheese and let sit 5 minutes
(If desired) mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and swirl into casserole before adding cheese to thicken sauce
Notes
Use fresh corn and veggies for reduced sodium content
Add spinach or kale if using canned beans for extra nutrition
Letting the casserole rest before serving prevents cheese from sliding
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/easy-slow-cooker-cowboy-casserole/