Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole Recipe

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This cowboy casserole is just the kind of dish folks love on a chilly day. It’s made with plain ingredients most people have on hand: ground beef, potatoes, cheese, and a can of soup. You don’t have to fuss much with it either. Just layer everything in the slow cooker and let it do its work. By suppertime, you’ve got a warm, filling meal the whole family will eat without complaint.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped fine
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 cups peeled and sliced potatoes
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Get everything ready:
   Chop your onion, press the garlic, and peel and slice the potatoes.
2. Cook the beef and onion:
   In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the onion over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook about a minute more. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Mix the soup and milk:
   In a bowl, stir together the soup and milk until it’s smooth.
4. Layer in the slow cooker:
   Line the slow cooker with a liner if you’re using one. Put a layer of sliced potatoes on the bottom, then a little salt and pepper. Add half the meat, then half the soup mix, then half the cheese. Do that all over again with the rest.
5. Let it cook:
   Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are soft and everything is hot and bubbly.

What You’ll Need

• Slow cooker (4 to 6 quarts)
• Liner (if you want easy cleanup)
• Frying pan
• Mixing bowl

Nutrition Information Each serving has about 791 calories. There’s a good bit of protein in there, plus some calcium and iron. It’s a good stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal.
Disclaimer: These numbers are just a guess and might not be exact. If you need to be careful with your food, talk to someone who knows for sure.