Description
A hearty beef and bean slow cooker casserole perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onions until beef is no longer pink and onions are soft. Drain excess grease.
- Layer the browned beef and onions in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add cubed potatoes, drained kidney beans, drained corn, and undrained diced tomatoes on top. Do not stir.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- In the last 30 minutes, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover again, and let it melt.
- Once cooking is complete, stir gently. Garnish with remaining cheese and chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and can be frozen for later use.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, and feel free to add your favorite veggies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg