Description
Cowboy casserole is a hearty, one-pan meal that brings together ground beef, beans, and melted cheese for a comforting family dinner. This easy recipe layers delicious flavors and textures, making it perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a satisfying dish that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney or black beans (drained)
- 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 15 oz tomato sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until translucent.
- Stir in drained beans, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder; simmer until heated through.
- Layer half of the beef mixture in the baking dish. Top with half of the crushed tortilla chips and half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg