Crockpot Cowboy Casserole Made w/ Pantry Staples (Easy Comfort Food Recipe!)
Our Cowboy Casserole Crock Pot supper is comforting and perfect for busy evenings.
Hooray for another EASY Crock Pot dinner idea!
Try making this delicious Cowboy Casserole Crock Pot Supper for an easy weeknight meal! It’s a simple meat and potatoes type of dish that can easily be made in the slow cooker so your family can come home to a warm and comforting meal with very little effort.
The result is a hearty mix of ground beef with soft cheesy potatoes, beans, and corn.
It’s not a fancy dinner by any means, but it is slow-cooked and full of delicious flavor and comfort. My kids loved this Cowboy Casserole Crock Pot Dinner and I appreciate an easy meal that can be made with pantry staples.
Plus, the black label Ranch beans have a tasty sauce that we enjoy!
Tips for making this Cowboy Casserole Crock Pot meal:
- I used Lipton’s onion soup mix to season the potatoes which makes them so yummy! You may be able to add diced onions and seasonings instead if desired.
- Many readers have also added a packet of Ranch seasoning and loved that taste, as well.
- This slow cooker idea can easily be adapted to suit your family’s taste. For instance, I used Yukon Gold potatoes, Ranch Style beans, and diced tomatoes with jalapeños, but you can use the variety of beans, veggies, and non-spicy tomatoes you have on hand.
- If you’d prefer ground sausage or ground turkey, I think those would work just as well in this Cowboy Casserole Crock Pot dish!
Cowboy Casserole Crock Pot Supper
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 4 HOURS
total time: 4 HOURS 15 MINUTES
A ground beef and potato supper that easily comes together for a convenient and delicious slow cooker meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 2 pounds potatoes, cubed (I used Yukon Golds)
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 10 oz can Ro-tel diced tomatoes, undrained (pick your preferred heat level)
- 11 oz. can of sweet corn, drained
- 15 oz. can beans (I used Ranch Style), undrained
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1
On the stove in a skillet brown and drain ground beef.
2
Spray non-stick cooking spray in the slow cooker. Add potatoes and sprinkle onion soup mix over the top. Layer the ground beef on top.
3
Add can of diced tomatoes, corn, and beans. Add the broth and close lid.
4
Cook on LOW for about 6-7 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
5
Stir ingredients, and then add shredded cheese over the top. Close lid for 10 minutes to melt. Enjoy!
Watch Lina make this cowboy dinner on YouTube!
Your hungry crew will love this Crock Pot meat and potato dinner!
We enjoyed the delicious melted cheese texture so much. YUM! I think easy weeknight slow cooker meals are such a lifesaver. This one is a winner for sure! It kind of reminds me of the ground beef and potato foil packet meals, except as a big batch in a CrockPot!
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I’ve made this several times and enjoy it everytime!
So glad to hear it’s been a hit, John! 🙌 Thanks for commenting! ❤️
I’ve made a vegetarian version of this several times by adding another can of beans instead of the ground beef. It’s great! And easy!
And used water instead of beef broth.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing how you’ve made a vegetarian version! 😋
I always see recipes with ranch style beans and am so curious what they are like as they aren’t sold in my part of the country. What would you suggest as a replacement?
Hi Amy! I always have to check the bottom shelf at my grocery store for the Ranch beans. 🙃 If they aren’t available near you, you can substitute any other bean that you like in this recipe! Enjoy!
I have a couple of bags of Simply Potatoes (cubed) that will make this a 5 min. prep time meal and bonus I have every other ingredient on hand so no grocery trip for this one! This is going to be great for a busy night. Thank you for the recipe and keep them coming. I’ve enjoyed every one I’ve tried from H2S!!
Oh that is so fun to hear! Thanks for sharing and enjoy Sarah!