Cowboy Casserole – Spend With Pennies

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Cowboys and cowgirls will giddy up to this meaty, cheesy, tot-filled casserole!

Layers of seasoned beef, beans, corn, tater tots, and loads of melty cheese are all baked into this cowboy casserole.

Who doesn’t love cheesy tater tots, tender veggies, and taco meat all in one dish?
This kid-friendly dish is perfect for sleepovers and movie nights!
Larger families and those on a budget will appreciate a casserole that’s healthy, wholesome, and full of flavor!
Wrap up leftovers in tortillas for grab-and-go lunches!

milk, cream of chicken soup , tater tots , beef , beans , cheese ,sour cream , corn , onion powder , taco seasonings with labels to make Cowboy Casserole

Ingredients in Cowboy Casserole

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Ground Beef: Ground beef is seasoned with taco seasoning (I prefer homemade). You can use ground turkey in place.

Soup: Cream of Chicken Soup adds a rich, savory flavor to this casserole. Cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup can also be used! Feel free to skip the can and make homemade condensed chicken soup.

Vegetables: Corn adds a sweet and colorful touch to cowboy casserole, but any veggie will do, even a bag of frozen mixed veggies (no need to thaw)!

Tater Tots: Tater tots, wedges, shoestring fries, diced potatoes, hashbrowns, and even leftover mashed potatoes can all be used in this recipe (be sure to use thawed potatoes).

Cheese: I shred my own cheddar cheese, but any pre-shredded cheese blend will also work in this recipe.

adding ingredients together to make Cowboy Casserole

How to Make Cowboy Casserole

Brown and season ground beef (recipe below).
Stir in the beans and sauce ingredients.
Add tater tots to a casserole dish, top with the beef mixture and the remaining tater tots.
Top with cheese and bake until browned.

Cowboy Casserole in the dish with a portion taken out

Storing Leftovers

Keep leftover cowboy casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat portions in the microwave or the stovetop. Reheat larger portions (or the entire casserole) in a crock pot.
Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to one month and thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

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Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy casserole is a comforting, cheesy dish packed with spicy ground beef, tater tots, and hearty beans.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the beef, and cook until no pink remains. Drain fat. Add the taco seasoning and cook 2 minutes more.
Add the beans, corn, soup, ½ cup cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder and pepper to the beef and stir well to combine.
Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and add half of the tater tots. Spread the beef mixture over top.
Top with the remaining tater tots and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake uncovered until browned and bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Store leftover casserole in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Beef, Casserole, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

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