Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen diced potatoes or hash browns, thawed
- 1 (15 oz) can ranch-style beans or pinto beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute, just until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease.
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker or give it a quick spray of nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the thawed potatoes across the bottom in an even layer. This gives the casserole a sturdy base.
- Spoon the browned beef and onion mixture over the potatoes.
- Add the drained beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies right on top.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cheddar cheese soup, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this over everything in the slow cooker.
- Gently stir the layers together just enough to combine, then smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until everything is hot and bubbling and the potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar over the top during the last 30 minutes of cooking, then cover again and let it melt.
- Once the cheese is gooey and melted, turn off the slow cooker and let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes so it can set up.
- Scoop into bowls and finish with the remaining cheddar and any toppings you like, such as sour cream, green onions, or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
