{"id":8175,"date":"2026-10-26T06:30:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T06:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=8175"},"modified":"2026-10-26T06:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T06:30:17","slug":"crockpot-cheesy-cowboy-casserole-with-ground-beef-potatoes-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/crockpot-cheesy-cowboy-casserole-with-ground-beef-potatoes-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Crockpot Cheesy Cowboy Casserole with Ground Beef, Potatoes &#038; Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Crockpot Cheesy Cowboy Casserole with Ground Beef, Potatoes &amp; Beans<\/h1>\n<p>This hearty Crockpot Cheesy Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Made with tender potatoes, savory ground beef, hearty beans, flavorful tomatoes, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese, this easy slow cooker meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Simply combine the ingredients, let your Crockpot do the work, and enjoy a warm, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \u00bd pounds ground beef<\/li>\n<li>4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 can (15 oz) corn, drained<\/li>\n<li>1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup beef broth<\/li>\n<li>1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup<\/li>\n<li>2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon chili powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt, or to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Brown the Ground Beef:<\/strong> Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the Potatoes:<\/strong> Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer the Ingredients:<\/strong> Lightly grease the Crockpot. Add the diced potatoes, browned ground beef, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, and minced garlic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Sauce:<\/strong> In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine Everything:<\/strong> Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the Crockpot. Stir gently to distribute the mixture evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slow Cook:<\/strong> Cover and cook on LOW for 6\u20137 hours or HIGH for 3\u20134 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the casserole is bubbling. Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the Cheese:<\/strong> Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole during the final 15\u201320 minutes of cooking. Cover and allow the cheese to melt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Spoon the cheesy cowboy casserole into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Tips for the Best Cowboy Casserole<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces to help them cook uniformly.<\/li>\n<li>Drain the browned ground beef to prevent the casserole from becoming greasy.<\/li>\n<li>Use sharp cheddar cheese for a richer, more pronounced cheesy flavor.<\/li>\n<li>For a little heat, add diced jalape\u00f1os or a pinch of cayenne pepper.<\/li>\n<li>If the casserole looks too thick, stir in a little extra beef broth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve this hearty casserole with warm cornbread, garlic bread, or a simple green salad. It&#8217;s a filling, family-friendly meal that is perfect for chilly evenings, potlucks, or an easy make-ahead dinner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crockpot Cheesy Cowboy Casserole with Ground Beef, Potatoes &amp; Beans This hearty Crockpot Cheesy Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8175"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8175\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8177,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8175\/revisions\/8177"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}