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Cowboy Casserole

A comforting and fulfilling meal packed with protein, perfect for family dinners or potlucks, featuring ground beef, wholesome veggies, and cheese, all slow-cooked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Beans
  • 2 lbs Ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternative.
  • 1 15oz can Black-eyed peas Can substitute with kidney or pinto beans.
  • 1 15oz can Corn
Vegetables
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 14.5oz can Tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 3 Carrots peeled and sliced into rounds
Seasonings and Additives
  • 4 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1.5 cups Cheese (your choice!) Experiment with different types for variety.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. In a slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, black-eyed peas, corn, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with juices, chopped onion, diced potatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, and sliced carrots.
  3. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender.
  2. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the cheese until melted and bubbly.

Notes

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with a side salad or crusty bread. Leftovers can be reheated, making it perfect for meal prepping. To store, allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container.