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Cowboy Casserole

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This Cowboy Casserole recipe is loaded with seasoned ground beef, corn, cheese and topped with golden tater tots! An easy weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 10 ounce can corn drained well
  • 10 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese divided
  • 30 ounce bag frozen tater tots or crispy crowns

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound ground beef and 1 yellow onion, diced together.
  3. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Cook until beef is browned and crumbled.
  4. Drain excess grease and return skillet to stove.
  5. Add 1 Tablespoon minced garlic and 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. Stir for about 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in 10 ounce can corn, drained well, 10 ounce can cream of mushroom soup, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1 cup of the shredded Colby Jack cheese. Mix until well combined.
  7. Spread mixture evenly in the skillet.
  8. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
  9. Cover entire surface with frozen tater tots or crispy crowns in an even layer.
  10. Bake 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Optional: broil on high for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispy tops.
  11. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish before adding the tater tots.
  • Cream of chicken or cream of celery soup can be substituted for cream of mushroom.
  • Any shredded cheese you prefer will work - cheddar, Mexican blend, or mozzarella are all good.
  • Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used instead of ground beef.

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