Cowboy Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cowboy Casserole
Description
The Cowboy Casserole recipe centers on ground beef cooked with onion and garlic, mixed with a creamy homemade mushroom soup made from sautéed mushrooms, chicken broth, milk, and flour for thickening. This mixture is seasoned with chili powder and combined with corn, diced tomatoes, and sour cream for tanginess. It's layered in a casserole dish, topped with frozen tater tots and cheddar cheese, then baked until golden. The mushroom soup adds earthiness and creaminess, complementing the savory beef and mild spice. The tater tots crisp up in the oven, providing a satisfying contrast to the tender, cheesy filling.
This dish serves as a hearty main course and pairs well with simple green salads to balance richness. It can be prepared ahead and baked when ready to serve.
For convenience, the mushroom soup can be substituted with canned condensed cream of mushroom soup if short on time. Adjust salt and pepper to taste throughout preparation to control seasoning levels.
Ingredients
For the mushroom soup (see note 1):
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms diced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
For the casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese divided
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 16 ounces tater tots frozen
- chives or sliced scallions, for garnish, fresh, minced
Instructions
To make mushroom soup (see note 1):
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter until foaming. Add mushrooms and cook until they have released most of their liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, onion powder, and garlic powder and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour.
- Stir in milk mixture and cook until soup has thickened, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
To make the casserole:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large saucepan, add ground beef and onion and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. Stir in garlic and chili powder until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- To the ground beef mixture, add the mushroom sauce, tomatoes, corn, sour cream, and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the mixture tto a 2-quart casserole pan. Top the mixture with the frozen potato tots and remaining 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered until the casserole is bubbly and the tots are golden brown, about 40 to 50 minutes. Allow cooling for at least 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh chives.
Notes
- For a shortcut, canned condensed cream of mushroom soup can replace the homemade version in the beef mixture.
- Season carefully with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavors without overpowering.
- Tater tots add a crispy texture on top; ensure they are evenly spread for uniform baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 768mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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