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Close-up of a Cowboy Casserole, a hearty dish featuring tater tots, ground beef, corn, and ketchup.

Cowboy Casserole

A hearty and cheesy casserole combining ground beef, vegetables, and crispy tater tots for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 0.5 pound ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled beef
  • 32 ounces tater tots

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook beef in a skillet until browned.
  3. Mix beef, corn, soup, 1/2 cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and pepper.
  4. Layer beef mixture, cheese, and tater tots in a 9x13 pan; bake 40-45 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes.

Notes

For a crispier topping, broil for an additional 2 minutes.