Description
Cattle Drive Casserole is a hearty one-pot dish that combines ground beef, beans, and a variety of vegetables, making it a filling and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cattle Drive Casserole, one-pot meal, hearty casserole, ground beef recipe