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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

This hearty Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a delicious and easy meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese for a flavorful and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 15 ounce kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce corn drained
  • 10 ounce diced tomatoes and green chilies like Rotel, undrained
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Serving Suggestions
  • Tortilla chips for serving (optional)
  • Sour cream for serving (optional)
  • Green onions for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet; drain grease.
  2. Combine beef, onion, bell pepper, beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Place cream cheese evenly over the mixture.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender and cream cheese is melted.
  6. Stir well to combine; cream cheese should create a creamy sauce.
  7. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
  8. Serve hot with tortilla chips, sour cream, and green onions, if desired.

Notes

For a spicier casserole, use hot taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.