Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker casserole featuring ground beef, mixed vegetables, and cheesy tater tots, perfect for busy weekdays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey beef alternative)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, and carrots)
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups tater tots (or frozen hash browns)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese alternative)
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat if necessary, and add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add the frozen mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, beef broth, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together.
- Layer the tater tots on top of the mixture in the slow cooker. Do not stir them in.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Once done, give the casserole a gentle stir before serving hot.
Notes
For a healthier version, swap ground beef with turkey, use lentils instead of black beans, and try sweet potato tater tots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg