Colorado Cowboy Casserole

Yield 6 servings
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Cowboy Casseroles have a long history and many varieties. I added a little spice to mine since I like my food with a little kick. It’s a nice alternative to the standard casserole.

Nutritional Information (Per serving):

calories

714Cal

fat

38g

satur. fat

15g

cholesterol

120mg

sodium

1675mg

carbs

56g

fiber

6g

sugar

9g

protein

37g

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef

  • 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

  • ⅓ cup milk, any kind

  • 1 (4 oz.) can mild green chilies, undrained

  • 1 (15.25 oz.) can corn, drained

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves, chopped fine)

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper, ground

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 2½ cups (give or take) of tater tots, frozen

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

  • In a non-stick skillet, 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 ½ cup cheese to browned ground beef. Mix well.

  • Put into the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with another ½ cup shredded cheese.

  • Top with tater tots (you may use more or less of the 2½ cups, depending on the shape of your dish.) Sprinkle final ½ cup of cheese on top.

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

Category: entrée