Cowboy Casserole
Cowboy Casserole features a layer of crispy potatoes on top, making it a beloved dish.
Equipment
- skillet
- baking dish
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 pkg. taco seasoning (1 oz.)
- 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
Cooking Instructions
- 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 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.
- 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.
Notes
Allow to cool slightly before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1casseroleCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
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