Slow Cooker Taco Casserole: A Delicious Family Favorite!
A hearty and flavorful taco casserole made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips on top.
- Cover and let the cheese melt before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, avocado, or jalapeños.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg