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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

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A heartwarming one-pot comfort meal featuring ground beef, cheese, and hearty vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with fire roasted hatch chilies, with juice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced about ⅛ inch thick
  • 1¼ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Sauté the onions and garlic in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the drained kidney beans, petite diced tomatoes, and fire-roasted tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the frozen corn, salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder.
  5. Layer the sliced Yukon Gold potatoes on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
  6. Sprinkle the freshly shredded cheese on top of the potatoes.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 7-8 hours.

Notes

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley, and add a dollop of sour cream or green onions before serving.

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Keywords: Slow Cooker, Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Meal, American Cuisine

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