cowboy casserole recipe

Ground beef, hearty beans, and flavor veggies bake to perfection under a layer of crispy tater tots in my dinnertime classic: Cowboy Casserole!

Cowboy Casserole

vegetable oil

yellow onion, (chopped)

garlic, (minced)

beef

chili powder

cumin

oregano

salt

black pepper

brown sugar

black beans, (drained and rinsed)

(15-ounce) can pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)

green chiles

sour cream

cheddar cheese, (shredded)

hot sauce, (optional)

corn

(32-ounce) bag tater tots

Preheat 350°F. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, stirring constantly, and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef, continue to cook, crumbling with a spoon, until there is no longer any pink. Drain excess fat from skillet.

Sprinkle beef with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the spices become fragrant.

Stir in black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, green chiles, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar, and hot sauce. Cook until the liquid thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Mix in frozen corn, then pour it into the prepared baking dish.

Arrange a single layer of tater tots over the beef mixture. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven, remove and discard aluminum foil, and sprinkle cheese evenly over tater tots. Return to oven for 20 minutes, or until casserole is bubbly around the edges. Allow to cool slightly then serve.

Easy and cheesy, this cowboy casserole recipe is the perfect family-friendly dinner idea!

tater tots

½ medium yellow onion, (diced)

Rotel tomatoes, (not drained)

garlic powder

onion powder

condensed cream of mushroom soup, (undiluted)

whole kernel corn, (drained)

Colby and Monterey Jack cheese (shredded, divided)

chives, (chopped)

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Lightly spray the bottom of a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Place the tater tots in the dish and pre-bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a bowl.

Turn the oven up to 425°F.

In a large skillet cook your onions and ground beef until beef is no longer pink and onions are tender.

Pour in the Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook until the liquid has reduced, about 8 minutes.

Remove from the heat and add sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, drained corn, ½ cup of cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted.

Pour the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly.

Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese over the top of the casserole.

Layer the tater tots on top,pressing them down into the mixture.

Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top of the tater tots.

Sprinkle the chopped chives over the cheese.

Cover and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and serve.

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This easy and cheesy cowboy casserole recipe is the perfect dinner for busy nights. A simple, hearty casserole with ground beef, veggies, spices, crispy tater tots, and lots of cheese. You could also make it with ground turkey or ground chicken, too.

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