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Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole is the hearty, satisfying one-dish dinner you've been hoping for. Topped with crunchy tater tot potatoes, this easy ground beef recipe will definitely become your most requested meal.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 565 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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 and freshly ground black pepper
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 frozen corn
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces frozen tater tots
- minced fresh chives or sliced scallions, for garnish
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.
Cup of Yum
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
- Mushroom soup: Substitute 1 can store-bought condensed cream of mushroom soup (or any cream of soup) for the homemade mushroom soup and stir into the beef mixture in Step 2 of the casserole section.
Nutrition Information
Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
636mg
(27%)
Potassium
768mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
267mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
% 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.