colorado cowboy casserole

Name: Colorado Cowboy Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz.; 1 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/3 cup(s) milk, any kind; 1 can(s) mild green chilies, undrained, 4 oz.; 1 can(s) corn, drained, 15.25 oz.; 1/2 - onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder (or 2 cloves chopped fine); 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, ground; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 2 1/2 cup(s) tater tots

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Lisa Foote

Castle Pines, CO

Updated on Apr 4, 2020

Cowboy Casseroles have a long history and many varieties. I added a little spice to ours since we like our food with a little kick. It's a nice alternative to the standard casserole.

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Colorado Cowboy Casserole ready to serve.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is a great family meal with just enough flavor to not be a boring tater tot casserole. The meat layer is creamy and the Southwestern flavor isn't too strong - just perfect. The cheese and the tater tots tie it all together nicely. It's quick, easy, and really good for a family on a budget. Even a picky eater will love this!!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz.
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup milk, any kind
1 can mild green chilies, undrained, 4 oz.
1 can corn, drained, 15.25 oz.
1/2 - onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves chopped fine)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/2 cups tater tots

How To Make colorado cowboy casserole

Step 1

Preheat over to 375 degrees. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Brown ground meat, drain.
Step 3

Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder and heat through. Remove from the stove.
Step 4

Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, drained corn, undrained chilis, and 1/2 cup cheese to browned ground beef. Mix well.
Step 5

Put into the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Step 6

Top with tater tots (you may use more or less of the 2 1/2 cups, depending on the shape of your dish.) You can sprinkle more cheese on top if you prefer.
Step 7

Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees until lightly brown and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
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