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Classic Cowboy Casserole is the ultimate comfort food this time of year. If you’re from the Midwest, you know casserole season is upon us. Temps are dropping, there is a chill in the air, and you want something hearty and filling for dinner. That’s where my Classic Cowboy Casserole comes in 😊 It’s hearty, cheesy, has a little bit of spice, and is packed with different flavors and textures. It’s a wonderful Tex-Mex recipe.
The recipe can be found here.
Start by preparing the ingredients; thaw the corn, chop the onion, mince the garlic, drain, and rinse the black beans, and slice the green onion. All ingredients can be set aside until ready to use.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until completely cooked through, crumbing as you cook, for about 7-8 minutes. I have not tried this recipe with anything other than ground beef, but you could give ground chicken or ground turkey a try.
Add the onion, garlic, and taco seasoning and stir to combine. You want to continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until the onions are soft.
Turn off the heat and add the entire can of fire-roasted tomatoes (including any juice from the can) and the sour cream. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer.
Sprinkle the black beans and corn evenly over the top then add about 2/3 of the shredded cheese.
Arrange the entire bag of tater tots over the top, making tight rows. You should be able to fit every tater tot from the bag. Squeeze and squish them in if you feel you are running out of space.
Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crisp and the casserole is bubbling. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
When ready to serve, scoop out a large potion and garnish with additional sliced onions or perhaps some chopped chives. Serve and enjoy!
The recipe can be found here.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge once completely cooled. This recipe does hold up well and reheats nicely the next day. You can add additional toppings of your choosing too; perhaps some sour cream or salsa, hot sauce, sliced jalapeno, or anything that sounds good to you!
Happy Cooking!
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