Description
Cowboy casserole is the ultimate comfort dish, bringing together layers of savory ground beef, creamy beans, and gooey cheese for a warm, hearty meal. Topped with crunchy potato chips, this one-pan wonder delivers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will satisfy everyone at the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your personal taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black or pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the beef mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with half the cheese, add the remaining beef mixture, and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Sprinkle crushed potato chips over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg