Food From Fiction: Cowboy Food Inspired by Dead Reckoning

I just finished Dead Reckoning by Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill.

It was a fun read:  ZOMBIES!!  WESTERN!! GUNSLINGERS!!  TRAIL FOOD!!

That's right trail food.  

I don't think I could have handled life on the trail, at least my 21st century self couldn't have handled it.

I think if I was alive back then I could have handled it.

At any rate, as I was reading this book I started thinking about a Cowboy Food casserole I have made plenty of times.  It basically comes out looking like the slop you see served often in Westerns, but it taste way better (I am sure).  While I was thinking of doing this post I stumbled upon a SLOW COOKER version of the recipe.  I was so excited!!  I am all about the slow cooker on busy days!

So here is the recipe for COWBOY FOOD in your slow cooker.  

Eat it and feel like a dusty, trail worn cowboy.

Then go take a hot bath!

(my review for Dead Reckoning will be posted next week)

COWBOY CASSEROLE 

1 onion, chopped 

1-1/2 lbs. ground chuck, browned and drained 

6 medium potatoes, sliced 

1 can red beans 

1 can tomatoes mixed with 2 tbsp. flour or 1 can tomato soup 

salt, pepper and garlic, to taste 

Put chopped onion in the bottom of the Crockery Pot; 

layer with browned ground beef, sliced potatoes, and beans. 

Spread tomatoes or soup over all. Sprinkle with seasonings as desired. 

Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Serves 4 to 6 people.