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A freshly baked cowboy casserole topped with golden brown biscuits and garnished with chopped parsley, served in a white oval dish.

Easy Cowboy Casserole Recipe

Author: Mandy Applegate
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that combines all the comfort of Southern cooking with the convenience of a one-dish meal. Whether you're a fan of rich, meaty flavors or just looking for an easy casserole recipe that's sure to please the whole family, this dish has got you covered. With its layers of ground beef, corn, cheese, and tater tots, it's a satisfying meal that's perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cowboy casserole
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 280kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 package tater tots
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican taco seasoning
  • 1 can crushed roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn canned, drained
  • 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese
  • Cilantro
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC (355ºF).
  • Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high and add the beef. Cook until browned, breaking it frequently until no more lumps remain.
    1 pound lean ground beef
  • Add the onion, garlic, and taco seasoning, and cook for a few more minutes.
    1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons Mexican taco seasoning
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and cook for 10 more minutes. Adjust salt and pepper. Stir in the corn and green bell pepper and mix well.
    1 can crushed roasted tomatoes, 1 cup corn, 1 green bell pepper
  • Grease a baking dish with cooking spray and transfer the meat mixture.
  • Top with the tater tots arranged in diagonal lines, and cover with the cheese.
    1 package tater tots, 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese
  • Bake for 12 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Serve with fresh cilantro.
    Cilantro

Notes

  •         Ground beef is safe at an internal temperature of 160°F.
  •         If you substitute ground turkey or chicken, it is safe at 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 2mg
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