Cowboy Casserole
450kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can baked beans (15 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until fully cooked, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and fold in the baked beans, sour cream, and milk until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the beef mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the cheese is bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories450kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein24gFat28gSaturated Fat12gCholesterol85mgSodium980mgPotassium620mgFiber4gSugar6gVitamin A8IUVitamin C6mgCalcium20mgIron15mg
Notes
For a lighter version, use lean ground turkey and low-fat dairy. If your tater tots sink, partially thaw them first or bake the beef layer for 10 minutes before adding them. Leftovers keep beautifully for 3 days—reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.