Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole combines browned ground beef, hash browns, canned tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, and cream of mushroom soup into a hearty, layered dish. Cooking in a crockpot melds these ingredients slowly, delivering a comforting texture where tender potatoes and beans contrast with juicy beef. The finishing touch of melted cheddar cheese adds richness and a mild sharpness. It's a practical meal option for a filling dinner with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef browned and drained
- 1/4 cup onion I used frozen diced onion, diced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cream of mushroom soup can of
- 1 lb hash browns frozen diced
- 1 diced tomatoes with liquid, canned
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 Kidney Beans drained, canned
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients including beans beef etc with the exception of the cheese in a 6 quart crockpot and stir well.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
- Uncover crock-pot and sprinkle shredded cheese over top and recover and let cook an additional 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart crockpot to ensure there is enough room for all ingredients and even cooking.
- Brown and drain the ground beef before adding to reduce excess fat in the casserole.
- Adding toppings of your choice just before serving can enhance flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1302mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.