Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort food? This **Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole** is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy nights or easy weekend meals. With tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, beans, and a creamy tomato base, it’s the kind of satisfying one-pot meal the whole family will love. Whether you’re after an **easy dinner**, **quick meal prep idea**, or just hearty **dinner ideas** for cold nights, this cowboy casserole hits the spot every time. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, customizable, and pure comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
3 cups diced russet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
1 can (10.5 oz) tomato soup
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
2. Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
3. In the slow cooker, layer half the potatoes, half the beef, some onions, garlic, beans, and tomatoes. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
4. Pour the tomato soup evenly over the top. Do not stir.
5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until potatoes are tender.
6. About 10 minutes before serving, top with shredded cheddar cheese. Close lid and let cheese melt.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
For extra heat, add diced green chiles or use pepper jack cheese.
Avoid overcooking on high—potatoes may become mushy.
This dish freezes beautifully, so make extra for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg