Southwest Cowboy Casserole Recipe
Southwest Cowboy Casserole
This casserole is guilt-free comfort food. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal with the family. Serve with popovers or cornbread if desired.
Serves: 6Prep: 15 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 35 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 6 oz. trumpets pasta or other short pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1 oz.) packet taco seasoning + amount of water according to package
- 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (12 oz.) bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 (8 oz.) bag Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions to 2 minutes from al dente. Drain and place in prepared dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add beef and cook until crumbled. Season with taco seasoning and add water. Simmer until slightly thickened, then pour into dish.
- Add tomatoes with juices, beans, mixed vegetables and 1 cup cheese to the dish. Toss until combined.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and bake 20-35 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted.
- Serve and refrigerate leftovers.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 6 oz. trumpets pasta or other short pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1 oz.) packet taco seasoning + amount of water according to package
- 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (12 oz.) bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 (8 oz.) bag Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions to 2 minutes from al dente. Drain and place in prepared dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add beef and cook until crumbled. Season with taco seasoning and add water. Simmer until slightly thickened, then pour into dish.
- Add tomatoes with juices, beans, mixed vegetables and 1 cup cheese to the dish. Toss until combined.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and bake 20-35 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted.
- Serve and refrigerate leftovers.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 880mg |
| Total Fat | 28g |
| Saturated Fat | 12g |
| Protein | 32g |
| Cholesterol | 90mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g |
| Sugars | 3g |
| Calories | 560 |