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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

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A hearty slow cooker casserole blending ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and melted cheese that evokes nostalgic comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
  • 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 ground beef in a skillet until browned and drain excess fat.
  2. Sauté the onions and garlic in the skillet with the beef until translucent.
  3. Combine the beef mixture in your slow cooker.
  4. Add the undrained kidney beans, petite diced tomatoes, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
  5. Stir in the frozen corn, kosher salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder.
  6. Layer the potato slices evenly over the mixture in the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on low for 360-420 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes.
  8. Add cheese on top 30 minutes before serving to melt.

Notes

Serve with fresh chopped parsley or chives. Consider topping with pickled jalapeños or Greek yogurt for extra flavor.

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Keywords: casserole, cowboy, slow cooker, hearty meal, comfort food

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