Cowboy Casserole

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Cowboy Casserole

This high-protein beef cowboy casserole is packed with beans, bell peppers, and corn in a rich, scratch-made tomato sauce, topped with cottage cheese biscuits. A hearty, protein-packed all-in-one meal - perfect as a hearty breakfast, filling lunch, or easy dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 477kcal

Author: Caro Jensen

Ingredients

Ground Beef Mixture

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion diced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes more for extra heat
3 garlic cloves minced
2 red bell peppers diced
2 cups tomato purée aka passata, or crushed tomatoes
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
15 oz corn drained, unseasoned
15 oz black beans drained, unseasoned
1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped, optional garnish

2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Biscuits

2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese full-fat

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
In a large stove and oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and spices. Brown the beef for 2-3 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula or large spoon.
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, 1 small yellow onion, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Add the diced red bell peppers and minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce. Add the drained corn and black beans. Mix to fully combine.
3 garlic cloves, 2 cups tomato purée, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 15 oz corn, 15 oz black beans, 2 red bell peppers
In a large bowl, mix the self-rising flour and cottage cheese until just combined. Place it onto a clean surface and cut 8 round biscuits with a 1 1/2-inch diameter and 1/2 inch height.
2 cups self-rising flour, 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
Place the cottage cheese biscuits on top of the ground beef mixture. Place the casserole into the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the biscuits have risen nicely and are golden brown. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like and serve.
1 tbsp fresh parsley

Notes

Subs: You can use your favorite type of beans but make sure the brine doesn't have extra flavorings added.

Baking dish: If you don't have an oven and stove-proof casserole dish or large cast-iron skillet, simply cook the beef mixture in a large pan and transfer it into a baking dish.

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the casserole in one container or single serve portions for convenience for up to 3 months.

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