Description

Discover the warmth and comfort of Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole, a perfect dish for family gatherings or busy weeknights. This hearty casserole features seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and zesty Rotel tomatoes enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this crowd-pleaser allows you to spend more time with your loved ones while delivering delicious flavors that satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy it as a main dish or pair it with fresh salads and bread for a complete meal experience.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds ground beef
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 pounds frozen diced potatoes
1 can (15-ounce) whole kernel corn (drained)
1 can (10-ounce) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
1 can (10.75-ounce) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon dried paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1/2 cup crispy fried onions (optional)

Instructions

Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Set them aside.
Using a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef to the skillet. Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary.
In your slow cooker, add browned beef mixture. Layer frozen diced potatoes on top. Add drained corn and undrained Rotel tomatoes. Pour in cream of mushroom soup followed by beef broth.
Sprinkle in paprika, parsley flakes (if using), chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir everything together until well combined.
Cover your slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for approximately 3 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted into the casserole. Top with remaining cheese and crispy fried onions if desired.
Once finished cooking, serve hot directly from the slow cooker.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap out ground beef for turkey or lamb for variety. Consider adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition.