Smoky Bacon Cowboy Potato Casserole

A hands-off slow-cooker supper built for chilly fall evenings. Cubed russet potatoes, browned beef, crisp bacon, black beans, and corn simmer under a cheddar-soup blanket until everything is tender and smoky. Finish with a melted cheese lid and you have ranch-style comfort without standing over the stove.

6 to 8
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 6 hours on LOW
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.
  2. 2Add ground beef and diced onion to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and the onion is soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
  3. 3Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker. Spread the cubed potatoes in an even layer on the bottom.
  4. 4Spoon the beef-onion mixture over the potatoes, then scatter black beans, corn, and cooked bacon on top.
  5. 5Whisk cheddar cheese soup, milk, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
  6. 6Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3 hours) until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  7. 7Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese over the top, cover, and cook 10 to 15 minutes more until melted. Serve hot.

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