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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

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A hearty, flavor-packed casserole made with lean ground beef, beans, and creamy potatoes, all cooked in a slow cooker for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with fire roasted hatch chilies, with juice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced about ⅛ inch thick
  • 1¼ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  2. Add onions and garlic to the skillet; stir for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture into your slow cooker; add the kidney beans, petite diced tomatoes, and fire-roasted tomatoes with corn.
  4. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder; mix well.
  5. Layer the sliced Yukon Gold potatoes over the top of the mixture, covering all surfaces.
  6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
  7. Cheese it up by sprinkling freshly shredded cheese on top 30 minutes before the cooking time ends; cover and melt.

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or diced green onions. Leftovers taste even better the next day!

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Keywords: slow cooker, casserole, cowboy casserole, comfort food, beef casserole

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