Easy Cowboy Casserole
A comforting and easy casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, featuring ground beef, corn, creamy soup, and a crispy tater tot topping.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9x13 inch baking dish glass or ceramic
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef can also use ground turkey or chicken
- 1 onion diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 10 oz corn drained
- 10 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese divided
- 1 30 oz bag frozen crispy crowns or tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess grease.1 lb ground beef
- Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, onion powder, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute.1 lb ground beef
- Stir in drained corn, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream until combined.1 lb ground beef
- Stir in 1 cup of Colby Jack cheese until melted.1 lb ground beef
- Pour meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange frozen crispy crowns or tater tots evenly over the meat mixture.1 lb ground beef
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of Colby Jack cheese over the topping.1 lb ground beef
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and topping is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
For extra crispy tater tots, you can bake them on a separate baking sheet for about 10 minutes before placing them on top of the casserole. Casserole can be assembled a day in advance, covered and refrigerated.