Cowboy Casserole
Ground beef, beans and corn in a cheesy, taco seasoned sauce, baked under a crispy layer of tater tots.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 teaspoon olive oil optional
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers seeded and diced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 15 ounces black beans rinsed, drained
- 15 ounces pinto beans rinsed, drained
- 15 ounces corn drained
- 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 32 ounces tater tots frozen
- chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. If you need to add the olive oil, do it now. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
- Add the beans, corn, and tomatoes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, sour cream, and half the cheese. Cook until warm and bubbly. Taste and season with salt and black pepper if desired.
- Spread the beef mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with a single layer of tater tots. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the tater tots are lightly browned and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble without baking, wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 2 days. Let it sit out 30 minutes before baking.
- Leftovers: 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, oven or air fryer.
- Freezer: Bake, cool, wrap in plastic and foil. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight, bake at 350°F to 165°F.
- Swaps: Ground pork, ground turkey or meatless crumbles for the beef. Shredded hash browns for the tots. Cumin, garlic powder, chili powder and onion powder for the taco seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 755kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1110mg | Potassium: 1069mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1186IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 5mg
