Cowboy Casserole

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained

1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, drained

1 (14.5-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes

1 (4-oz.) can diced green chiles

1/3 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1 cup frozen corn kernels

1 (32-oz.) bag tater tots

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, kosher salt and pepper; cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Add the onion powder, minced garlic, chili powder and continue cooking 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain any grease.

Add black beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, green chiles, sour cream, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and stir into meat mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes. slightly. Stir in the frozen corn and transfer mixture to a greased 9- x- 13-inch baking dish.

Line the top of the casserole with a single layer of frozen tater tots, making sure you cover the whole thing. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over tater tots, and return to oven for 5 more minutes.

Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving.