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Crockpot Cowboy Casserole

A lightened-up version of the famous cowboy casserole made even easier in the slow cooker! This Crockpot Cowboy Casserole is oh-so flavorful and packed with healthy ingredients.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot cowboy casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 530kcal
Author Chelsea

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage (can use ground turkey for a healthier alternative)
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 pound baby/petite red potatoes, thinly sliced (no need to peel)
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, not drained
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce Tabasco, Sriracha or your favorite
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup low-fat Colby jack cheese, freshly grated
  • Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage and chopped yellow onion; drain off any fat. Add to a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with the thinly sliced red potatoes.
  • Add the bell pepper, corn, kidney beans, undrained diced tomatoes, minced garlic, hot sauce, beef broth, and chili powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (I use 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. You can always add more at the end.) 
  • Stir everything together and cover the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 3-5 hours or low for 5-7 hours-- or until potatoes are tender. Once everything is finished cooking, taste and adjust salt and pepper to preference. 
  • Add the freshly grated cheese in an even layer over everything and allow it to melt. Serve hot with additional hot sauce as desired and fresh cilantro.

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Notes

Nutrition information does not include the optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 726IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg