Cowboy Casserole

Bowl of tater tot casserole with sour cream.

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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

Cook Time50

Total Time55

Course: Beef

Cuisine: American

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

Servings: 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.

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