Whether you need a quick meal for the guests or an easy recipe for weeknights, a casserole is perfect. It’s easy to make: Toss the ingredients in a baking dish and let the oven do its magic. You might be tired of the same casserole dishes rotating each week but have no inspiration to develop new ones.
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The cowboy casserole is a tasty recipe that doesn’t require much time and effort, so it is the perfect pick for updating your dinner routine. It is creamy and delicious, covered with sharp cheddar cheese. This casserole is a complete meal with aromatic ground beef, fresh veggies, and tater tots.
The best thing? You don’t need to spend more time in your kitchen to prepare a side dish. Each piece has a balanced mix of potatoes, meat, and vegetables, so you will reduce the time needed to make a complete meal. Plus, there is one secret trick to make it creamy and delicious.
What makes this recipe so unique?
The cowboy casserole is a delicious dish that breaks down the richness of beef with vegetables. The secret is in the sauce that binds everything together. The mix of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream wraps the ingredients in creaminess, highlighting their taste. And did we mention that it is a one-dish full meal? You don’t need to waste time preparing a side dish; everything is mixed in your casserole.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare this delicious cowboy casserole ahead of time and reheat it whenever you’re ready to eat. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days. Want to enjoy the casserole fresh from the oven? Prepare the ingredients the night before and arrange them in the dish. Pop the food in the oven, and it is as fresh as you would prepare it the same day.
Ingredients:
- Lean Beef
- Garlic Minced
- Onion
- 1Corn Drained
- Black Beans Drained
- Mushroom Soup
- Colby Cheddar Shredded
- Skim Milk
- Sour Cream
- Frozen Tater Tots
How to make Cowboy Casserole:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
Step 2. Add the ground beef, minced garlic, and onion to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 6 minutes.
Step 3. Drain the excess grease from the beef.
Step 4. Mix the mushroom soup, skim milk, and sour cream in a small bowl.
Step 5. Pour the milk mixture into the skillet and stir to combine.
Step 6. Add drained corn and black beans. Stir well.
Step 7. Take the greased baking dish and layer the tater tots on the bottom. Add half of the mixture from the skillet over them and spread it evenly.
Step 8. Add one cup of shredded cheese to the baking dish’s meat mixture.
Step 9. Repeat the layers.
Step 10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Cowboy Casserole
The cowboy casserole is a delicious dish that breaks down the richness of beef with vegetables. The secret is in the sauce that binds everything together. The mix of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream wraps the ingredients in creaminess, highlighting their taste
Ingredients
- 1 lb Extra Lean Beef 80 / 20
- 1 tbsp. Garlic Minced
- 1 lg Purple Onion Diced
- 1 15 oz Can Of Corn Drained
- 1 15 oz Can of Black Beans Drained
- 1 Can Of Fat-Free Mushroom Soup
- 2 cups Colby Cheddar Shredded
- ½ cup Skim Milk
- ¼ cup Fat-Free Sour Cream
- 1 30 oz Bag Of Frozen Tater Tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Add the ground beef, minced garlic, and onion to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 6 minutes.
- Drain the excess grease from the beef.
- Mix the mushroom soup, skim milk, and sour cream in a small bowl.
- Pour the milk mixture into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add drained corn and black beans. Stir well.
- Take the greased baking dish and layer the tater tots on the bottom. Add half of the mixture from the skillet over them and spread it evenly.
- Add one cup of shredded cheese to the baking dish’s meat mixture.
- Repeat the layers.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Category: Main
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
