Colorado Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy Casseroles have a long history and many varieties. I added a little spice to ours since we like our food with a little kick. It's a nice alternative to the standard casserole.

6 Servings

Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 50 min

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef

1 can cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz.

1 c cheddar cheese, shredded

1/3 c milk, any kind

1 can mild green chilies, undrained, 4 oz.

1 can corn, drained, 15.25 oz.

1/2 onion, chopped

1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves chopped fine)

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

1 tsp chili powder

2 1/2 c tater tots

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat over to 375 degrees. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Brown ground meat, drain.

Step 3

Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder and heat through. Remove from the stove.

Step 4

Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, drained corn, undrained chilis, and 1/2 cup cheese to browned ground beef. Mix well.

Step 5

Put into the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

Step 6

Top with tater tots (you may use more or less of the 2 1/2 cups, depending on the shape of your dish.) You can sprinkle more cheese on top if you prefer.

Step 7

Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees until lightly brown and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.