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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole: A Hearty Weeknight Dinner

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The Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole is a robust, deeply savory dish featuring ground beef, hearty beans, sweet corn, and a golden layer of melted cheese. It’s the ultimate one-pot comfort meal for busy weeknights, requiring minimal active effort for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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2 pounds ground beef (80% lean recommended)

1 large yellow onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred)

1 cup frozen corn

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off excess grease. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and spices, cooking for 1 minute.

2. Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir thoroughly.

3. Cover and cook on the Low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

4. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen corn and the heavy cream.

5. Once the 30 minutes have passed, scatter the mixed shredded cheeses evenly over the top of the casserole.

6. Cover and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Always rinse canned beans thoroughly to remove starchy liquid.

For less grease, use a leaner ground beef, but ensure all fat is drained.

For extra heat, add a small can of diced green chilies along with the spices.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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