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Delicious slow cooker cowboy casserole dish served with cheese and veggies

Slow Cooker Southwest Beef Casserole

A hearty and easy slow cooker casserole packed with ground beef, beans, and cheese, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies Use spicy ones for added heat.
  • 2 cups frozen tater tots Can substitute with mashed potatoes, homemade fries, or nacho chips.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Sprinkle on top 30 minutes before serving.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. In the slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Cooking
  1. Top the mixture with frozen tater tots.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  3. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover again until melted.
  4. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with a side salad, tortilla chips, or crusty bread. For added spice, use spicy diced tomatoes or add jalapeños. Feel free to mix in other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.