Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish that combines ground beef, creamy soups, and vegetables, all topped with tater tots and cheese. This one-pan meal is perfect for a family dinner and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top the mixture with an even layer of frozen tater tots.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. You can add additional vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms to enhance the flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.