Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, one-pot meal that brings the warmth of home-cooked comfort to your table. With layers of savory ground beef, tender beans, colorful bell peppers, and gooey cheddar cheese, this casserole is perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Effortless to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite. Let the slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy the delightful aroma filling your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat.
- In a slow cooker, layer browned beef at the bottom.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, and bell peppers on top without stirring.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and taco seasoning over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like cilantro or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg