Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole features a crispy potato layer on top, making it a standout dish that you'll love.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9- x- 13-inch baking dish
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 pkg. taco seasoning 1 ounce
- 1 can black beans, drained 15 oz.
- 1 can pinto beans, drained 15 oz.
- 1 can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 14.5 oz.
- 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz.
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 bag Tater Tots 32 oz.
Instructions
Cook beef
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add beef and break apart with a spoon; cook until brown. Add taco seasoning and stir to incorporate.
Add tomatoes and beans
- Add black beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, green chiles, sour cream, ½ cup Cheddar cheese, and hot sauce; stir into meat mixture and allow to cook until the liquid thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in frozen corn.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9- x- 13-inch baking dish.
Add potatoes and bake
- Line surface of casserole with a single layer of frozen Tater Tots. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove aluminum foil, sprinkle remaining ¼ cup Cheddar cheese over Tater Tots.
- Return to oven for 20 more minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg
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