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Easy Cowboy Casserole Recipe

Easy Cowboy Casserole

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Looking for the ultimate family-friendly comfort meal? This Easy Cowboy Casserole is a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish layered with ground beef, black beans, corn, creamy mushroom soup, melted cheddar cheese, and golden tater tots. Perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or when you need cozy dinner ideas, this easy recipe delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will love. Great as a quick dinner, comfort food classic, or meal prep favorite, it’s the perfect go-to when you want tasty food ideas with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 bag (32 oz) tater tots
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
  • Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  • Stir in corn, black beans, and cream of mushroom soup; season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Spread mixture in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  • Arrange tater tots in rows to cover the casserole.
  • Bake 35–40 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword casserole recipe, Comfort Food, cowboy casserole, Easy dinner, quick family meal
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