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Cowboy Casserole

Layers of seasoned beef, beans, corn, tater tots, and loads of melty cheese are all baked into this cowboy casserole.

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 pckg, or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese divided, about 2 cups
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 16 ounces Tater Tots about 4 cups

Directions :

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the beef, and cook until no pink remains. Drain fat. Add the taco seasoning and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add the beans, corn, soup, ½ cup cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder and pepper to the beef and stir well to combine.
  • Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and add half of the tater tots. Spread the beef mixture over top.
  • Top with the remaining tater tots and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered until browned and bubbly, 20-25 minutes.