Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef, protein-packed black beans, and sweet corn, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s a meal that warms your heart and satisfies your hunger. Set it and forget it while you relax or binge-watch your favorite show; this dish is sure to be a hit for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juice), bell peppers, onion, chili powder, garlic powder, and beef broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently once more.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until flavors meld and ingredients are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese or fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg