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Hearty Cowboy Casserole: 1 Easy Comfort Meal

Cowboy Casserole
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This Easy Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, packed with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese. It’s a hearty, flavorful, and simple weeknight dinner that’s perfect for busy nights and guaranteed to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1–1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or Mexican blend)
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips or crispy fried onions

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in black beans, corn, tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors and thicken slightly.
  4. Transfer the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously on top, followed by crushed tortilla chips or crispy onions for added texture.
  6. Bake the cowboy casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the topping is golden and crunchy.
  7. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Customize with your favorite toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or salsa.
  • You can swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a different flavor profile.
  • Leftovers reheat well and make an easy next-day meal.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free corn chips for the topping.
  • This easy cowboy casserole recipe is adaptable for vegetarian diets by substituting the beef with extra beans or lentils.

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