Cheesy, Beefy Cowboy Casserole: Your Weeknight Dinner Hero

Welcome to Cowboy Casserole Cooking!

Gather Your Ingredients Start by rounding up all the essentials: ground beef, onions, garlic, taco seasoning, crushed tomatoes, corn, green bell pepper, cheese, and tater tots. Prep and set aside.

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Set your oven to 180°C (355°F) to ensure it's ready to bake your casserole to golden perfection.

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Heat a non-stick skillet and cook the ground beef until browned. This is the base of your flavorful casserole.

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Mix in diced onions, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until the onions have softened and everything is fragrant.

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Stir in crushed tomatoes and let simmer. Add corn and diced green bell pepper for that perfect veggie touch.

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Transfer the beef mixture into a greased baking dish. Neatly arrange tater tots on top and sprinkle with generous amounts of cheese.

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Place the dish in the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the cheese is deliciously bubbly and golden.

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Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the baked casserole for a burst of color and flavor. Serve hot and enjoy the applause!

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SWIPE UP TO SEE: Cheesy, Beefy Cowboy Casserole: Your Weeknight Dinner Hero

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Welcome to Cowboy Casserole Cooking!

Get ready to create a hearty, flavor-packed meal that's perfect for any weeknight with our Cowboy Casserole, combining comfort and convenience in one dish.

Gather Your Ingredients Start by rounding up all the essentials: ground beef, onions, garlic, taco seasoning, crushed tomatoes, corn, green bell pepper, cheese, and tater tots. Prep and set aside.

Set your oven to 180°C (355°F) to ensure it's ready to bake your casserole to golden perfection.

Preheat Your Oven

Heat a non-stick skillet and cook the ground beef until browned. This is the base of your flavorful casserole.

Cook the Beef

Mix in diced onions, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until the onions have softened and everything is fragrant.

Add Aromatics and Seasoning

Stir in crushed tomatoes and let simmer. Add corn and diced green bell pepper for that perfect veggie touch.

Combine Tomatoes and Veggies

Transfer the beef mixture into a greased baking dish. Neatly arrange tater tots on top and sprinkle with generous amounts of cheese.

Assemble Your Casserole

Place the dish in the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the cheese is deliciously bubbly and golden.

Bake to Bubbly Perfection

Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the baked casserole for a burst of color and flavor. Serve hot and enjoy the applause!

Garnish and Serve

SWIPE UP TO SEE: Cheesy, Beefy Cowboy Casserole: Your Weeknight Dinner Hero