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Easy Cowboy Casserole

Easy Cowboy Casserole: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

Easy Cowboy Casserole is a comforting dish with savory ground beef and crunchy tater tots, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey, chicken, or black beans
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup or cream of chicken
  • 1 cup Milk any type or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh sautéed onions
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn or canned/fresh corn
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella
  • 1 bag Frozen Tater Tots
For Serving
  • 1 serving Fresh Garden Salad for a crisp counterpart
  • 1 loaf Garlic Bread buttery addition
  • 1 cup Creamy Coleslaw for a tangy side

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Combine browned beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until creamy.
  4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the beef mixture evenly.
  5. Layer the drained corn on top, followed by shredded cheese.
  6. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
  8. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casserole servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared in advance and baked directly from the fridge. Customize with different meats or vegetables as desired.

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