Ground beef browned with onions and garlic combines with sliced potatoes, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and cream soup in a baked casserole seasoned with chili powder and garlic salt.
Original recipe: amandascookin.com
Cowboy Casserole has a high glycemic load of 28.7 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.
The primary glycemic load contributors are Yukon gold potatoes, raw (GL 27.1), canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed (GL 1.1), fire roasted diced tomatoes, canned, undrained (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.