Cowboy Casserole Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Betty McDowell   Cowboy Casserole Recipe combines ground beef, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion, tomatoes, beef broth, corn, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and tater tots in making this tasty ground beef recipe. Food Category:    Beef, Veal, and Lamb Cuisine Origin:    Southwestern    Servings:6 Nutrition facts:840 calories39.9 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   25 Minutes Cook Time:   35 Minutes Total Time:   1 Hour

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup corn
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 1 (32 ounce) package of tater tots, frozen

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
• Add chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ground beef to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Crumble the meat, combine the spices, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl. Set aside.
• Turn the heat off, and carefully drain most of the grease, leaving a thin layer of about 1 tablespoon. Set heat back to medium-high. Add the diced onion to the sauté pan and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Place the beef back into the pan, along with the crushed tomatoes, corn, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Mix the cornstarch slurry into the beef mixture. Simmer the mixture in the skillet until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the heat off and mix in the sour cream and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Add half of the tater tots to the greased casserole dish. Pour in the beef mixture, and stir to combine. Top the dish with the remaining tater tots and bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake for another 10 minutes. Allow to slightly cool before serving.

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