Description
A delicious, easy, and versatile slow cooker taco casserole recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a laid-back weekend meal, featuring rich, comforting flavors and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (microbial-rennet)
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into strips
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapeños
- Diced avocado
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and drain any excess fat.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add Seasoning and Tomatoes: Stir in the taco seasoning mix for 1 minute, then add the diced tomatoes with green chilies and stir to combine.
- Layer the Ingredients: Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray, spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom, layer tortilla strips, half of the beef mixture, half of the beans, half of the corn, another layer of tortilla strips, remaining beef, beans, corn, remaining tortilla strips, and top with remaining salsa.
- Cook the Casserole: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend over the top 15 minutes before serving and cover to melt.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and diced avocado.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in the oven at 350°F covered with foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Taco Casserole