Description
A hearty and comforting casserole made with ground beef, red potatoes, beans, corn, and a savory BBQ sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- For the Casserole:
- 1 ½ – 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning (see notes)
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds red potatoes, sliced to ¼ inch thickness
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Beef: In a large 10 or 12-inch non-stick skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles. Cook for 4-6 minutes until no longer pink and fully cooked through. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until the onions soften. Add the cooked beef back into the skillet, along with the BBQ seasoning. Stir well and turn off the heat.
- Layer Ingredients: In the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, add the beef mixture. Top with the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper. Gently mix with a wooden spatula or spoon.
- Add Potatoes and Soup: Layer the sliced red potatoes on top, followed by the cream of mushroom soup. Gently mix again.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours, stirring occasionally. The casserole is ready when the potatoes are tender and starting to soften.
- Finish with Cheese: Reserve ¼ to ½ cup of the shredded cheese and set aside. Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and cook on low for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve while warm, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and the reserved shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
Notes
- If you don’t have BBQ seasoning, a mix of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of brown sugar will work well.
- This casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For an added kick, consider mixing in a few jalapeño slices or a bit of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 476
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
