Slow Cooker Taco Casserole
Savor the flavors of a hearty Slow Cooker Taco Casserole, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. This easy-to-make dish layers ground beef, black beans, corn, and zesty salsa, all topped with melted cheese and crispy tortilla strips. With minimal preparation time, you can let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy other activities. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch that everyone will love. Prepare to indulge in a comforting and satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 oz taco seasoning mix
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz corn (drained)
- 1 cup salsa
- Tortilla strips
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté diced onion with the beef until softened; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes, then remove from heat.
- Layer ingredients in a slow cooker: start with salsa, add tortilla strips, half the beef mixture, black beans, corn, and repeat layers.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, top with shredded cheese and cover until melted.
- Serve garnished with cilantro and your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://recipesbypenelope.com/slow-cooker-taco-casserole/