Cowboy Casserole with Potatoes in Oven
This Cowboy Casserole with Potatoes in Oven is a hearty comfort food recipe made with seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, creamy sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. It's an easy family dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or weekend gatherings. With simple ingredients and rich homemade flavor, this casserole is satisfying, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to become a favorite.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cheese grater
- aluminum foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- For the Filling
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup black beans
- ½ cup sweet corn
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- Jalapeño slices
- Cooked bacon pieces
- Taco seasoning for Taco Cowboy Casserole
- For Garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Green onions
- Sour cream
- Pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.Mix in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth.Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes.Sprinkle half of both cheeses over the beef layer.Repeat the layers using the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese.Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes.Remove the foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.Rest the casserole for 10 minutes before slicing.Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm.