Cowboy Casserole
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5
Cowboy Casserole
Description
This Cowboy Casserole features lean ground beef sautéed with minced onion and garlic, then mixed with diced tomatoes and sour cream for a creamy, savory base. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, the mixture is spread in a casserole dish and topped with thawed corn and shredded cheddar cheese. A layer of tater tots crowns the dish, baking to a crispy golden finish.
Baking at 425°F crisps the tater tots while heating the filling through, creating a contrast of crunchy topping and creamy, cheesy beef beneath. The corn adds sweetness and texture, complementing the beef and cheese layers.
This casserole works well as a filling dinner served on its own or with a green vegetable or salad. It provides a satisfying combination of protein, dairy, and starch in a single dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 medium onion minced
- 3 garlic minced cloves
- 1 (14-ounce) diced tomatoes canned
- 1 cup sour cream can be light
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups corn thawed, frozen
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 26 ounces tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook 1 pound lean ground beef in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until only a little pink remains. Add 1 medium minced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
- Mix 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes and 1 cup sour cream into the beef then season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Pour the beef mixture into a 9 x 11-inch casserole dish. Top with 2 cups frozen corn, then 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, then arrange 26 ounces tater tots in a single layer on the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 632kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1347mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 957mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 703IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 357mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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