Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy Casserole is a great weeknight meal to make on the grill. One of our favorites to use leftover smoked brisket with rotel tomatoes, green chiles, beans and topped with cheesy tater tots.

If you are craving comfort food, this brisket tater tot casserole is sure to please. It comes together with just a few ingredients and is a snap to make on the pellet grill.

Why You will Love this Cowboy Casserole

• It’s delicious: The combination of smoky brisket, bean and your favorite Tex-Mex flavors all topped with cheesy and tater tots is simply irresistible.
• It’s easy to make: Cowboy casserole is a very easy dish to make with just a few basic ingredients. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a cast iron skillet and grill until heated through. It’s a great dish for busy weeknights, and it’s also perfect for feeding a crowd.
• It’s versatile: Brisket tater tot casserole is a weeknight favorite and is also great for potlucks and game day gatherings. A great recipe to use up leftover brisket.

Step-By-Step Directions for Tater Tot Casserole

1. Chop smoked brisket into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, combine Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, sour cream and taco seasoning.

3. Pour into a cast iron skillet.
4. Top with beans, brisket and cheese. Add a layer of tater tots and brush with olive oil.

5. Place the skillet on a hot grill. Cook with the grill closed for 45 minutes.
6. Sprinkle tater tots with cheese and continue to cook until the cheese is melted.

7. Remove from grill and garnish with diced tomatoes and cilantro if desired.

8. Serve immediately with sour cream if desired.

How to Store and Reheat Cowboy Casserole

• Storage: Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Place casserole in an oven safe dish and cover with aluminum foil. Cook at 350° 12- 15 minutes or until heated through.

Variations for Cowboy Casserole

• Meat: Tater tot casserole is often made with seasoned ground beef. Substitute ground venison or leftover roast beef.
• Beans and Vegetables: Use any kind of beans that you have on hand. Pinto beans, kidney beans or black beans are all great options. Add frozen corn or any mixed vegetables will work.
• Cheese: Pepper jack, Monterey jack or Colby Jack are favorites.

More Leftover Brisket Recipes

• Brisket Queso is a hearty appetizer that everyone loves. Great for game day parties and cookouts.
• Brisket Stuffed Poblano Peppers is an epic recipe that is simple and absolutely delicious.
• Brisket Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty casserole loaded with flavors. Serve as a main dish or side dish that everyone goes crazy for.

If you are looking for a hearty weeknight dinner to change up the same old routine, this Cowboy Casserole is the answer!

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Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy Casserole is a great weeknight meal to make on the grill. One of our favorites to use leftover smoked brisket with rotel tomatoes, green chiles, beans and topped with cheesy tater tots.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time50 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Course: Beef

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brisket tater tot casserole, leftover brisket recipe, tater tot casserole

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 720kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked brisket chopped
• 10 ounce can Rotel Tomatoes with green chiles
• 4 ounce can green chiles
• ½ cup sour cream plus more for serving
• ¼ cup taco seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 28 ounce frozen tater tots
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro optional garnish
• ½ cup diced tomatoes optional garnish

Instructions

• Prepare a grill fire to 350°. We are using a pellet grill with hickory pellets.
• In a bowl, combine Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, sour cream and taco seasoning.
• Pour into a cast iron skillet.
• Top with beans, brisket and cheese. Add a layer of tater tots and brush with olive oil.
• Place the skillet on a hot grill. Cook with the grill closed for 45 minutes.
• Sprinkle tater tots with cheese and continue to cook until the cheese is melted.
• Remove from grill and garnish with diced tomatoes and cilantro if desired.
• Serve immediately with sour cream if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat: Place casserole in an oven safe dish and cover with aluminum foil. Cook at 350° 12- 15 minutes or until heated through.

Variations:

Meat: Tater tot casserole is often made with seasoned ground beef. Substitute ground venison or leftover roast beef.

Beans and Vegetables: Use any kind of beans that you have on hand. Pinto beans, kidney beans or black beans are all great options. Add frozen corn or any mixed vegetables will work.

Cheese: Pepper jack, Monterey jack or Colby Jack are favorites.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 720kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g

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