Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole 

This hearty, one-pot meal combines ground beef, beans, potatoes, and a medley of spices, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. It's a comforting dish that's both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.

 Full Recipe:

 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix

• 12 oz (340g) baby red potatoes, scrubbed and chopped

• 1 (15.5 oz) can dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (14.75 oz) can fire-roasted corn, drained

• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained

• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup

• 1 (4 oz) can mild or hot diced green chiles, undrained

• 2 oz (60g) shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese

• Sour cream and fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

 Directions

1. Brown the Ground Beef:

   • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

2. Sauté Onions and Garlic:

   • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened, about 3 minutes.

3. Prepare the Slow Cooker:

   • In a 6-quart slow cooker, layer the following ingredients: browned beef mixture, chopped potatoes, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, and green chiles.

4. Season the Mixture:

   • Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
     
     

5. Add Broth:

   • Pour in 2 cups of beef broth over the mixture. Stir to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

6. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or on Low for 5 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.

7. Add Cheese:

   • Uncover the slow cooker and sprinkle the shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese over the top. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Serve:

   • Spoon the casserole into bowls and garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.

 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: 20g

• Carbohydrates: 30g

• Fat: 15g

• Sodium: 800mg

• Cholesterol: 50mg

• Fiber: 6g

• Sugar: 5g