Making Cowboy Casserole is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
3. Mix Ingredients: Add the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, corn, peas, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are mixed.
4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
5. Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the tater tots over the top of the beef mixture in neat rows.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and the tater tots are golden brown.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Following these steps will result in an incredible Cowboy Casserole that will be the star of any dinner table.