Colorado Cowboy Casserole
By
Lisa Foote
@LisaFoote
11
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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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!!
Ingredients
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1 lblean ground beef
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1 can(s)cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz.
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1 ccheddar cheese, shredded
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1/3 cmilk, any kind
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1 can(s)mild green chilies, undrained, 4 oz.
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1 can(s)corn, drained, 15.25 oz.
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1/2onion, chopped
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1 tspgarlic powder (or 2 cloves chopped fine)
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1/2 tspsea salt
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1/2 tspblack pepper, ground
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1 tspchili powder
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2 1/2 ctater tots
How to Make Colorado Cowboy Casserole
- Preheat over to 375 degrees. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Brown ground meat, drain.
- Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder and heat through. Remove from the stove.
- Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, drained corn, undrained chilis, and 1/2 cup cheese to browned ground beef. Mix well.
- Put into the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- 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.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees until lightly brown and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
About Colorado Cowboy Casserole
Course/Dish: Beef Casseroles
Main Ingredient: Beef
Regional Style: American
Collections: Back-to-School Casserole Crazy
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids
