Southwest Cowboy Casserole

Name: Southwest Cowboy Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 6 oz Short pasta; 1 lb Ground beef; 1 Packet taco seasoning; 15 oz Petite Diced tomatoes; 15 oz Cannellini beans; 12 oz Frozen mixed vegetables; 8 oz Shredded Mexican cheese

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:36:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories748.7 kcal (37%)

Total Fat28.6 g (41%)

Carbs77.3 g (30%)

Sugars7.1 g (8%)

Protein45.2 g (90%)

Sodium754.7 mg (38%)

Fiber22 g (79%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

6 ozShort pasta

1 lbground beef

1 packettaco seasoning

15 ozDiced tomatoes

Petite

15 ozCannellini beans

12 ozfrozen mixed vegetables

8 ozShredded Mexican cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Prepare pasta according to package directions to 2 minutes from al dente. Drain and place in prepared dish.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add beef and cook until crumbled. Season with taco seasoning and add water. Simmer until slightly thickened, then pour into dish.

Step 4

Add tomatoes with juices, beans, mixed vegetables and 1 cup cheese to the dish. Toss until combined

Step 5

Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and bake 20-35 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted.

Step 6

Serve and refrigerate leftovers