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cowboy casserole

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Old Monroe, MO

A fun and easy tater tot Cowboy Casserole with ground beef, onions, green beans, corn, tomatoes and plenty of Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese.

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cowboy casserole

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 md
    onion finely chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 tsp
    marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 2 1/2 c
    low sodium beef broth
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 c
    trimmed and chopped green beans
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 c
    cold water
  • 1 can
    (15.25 ounces) corn drained
  • 1 can
    (14.5 ounce) fire roasted tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bag
    (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese

How To Make cowboy casserole

  • 1
    Brown your ground beef over medium heat. About halfway through the browning process add the chopped onion. Continue cooking until the ground beef is browned and the onions are soft. Add the garlic, marjoram, thyme, and crushed red pepper cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 11×7 inch casserole dish with nonstick baking spray.
  • 3
    Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and green beans to the ground beef mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes. In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch and water together. Whisk it into the beef mixture. Add the corn and tomatoes; simmering until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4
    Meanwhile layer tater tots in the bottom of prepared casserole dish in a single layer. Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread half the cheese over the baked tater tots. Spoon the thickened hamburger mixture on to the tater tots and top with the remaining tater tots. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • 5
    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the tater tots are crispy and the cheese is melted.
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