Description
Slow Cooker Taco Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy families or cozy weekends. This hearty dish features layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, and cheese, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while it simmers away, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a meal that pleases everyone at the table. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners, this casserole offers both convenience and flavor in every bite.
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
- 15 oz corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 6 tortillas, cut into strips
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion; cook until softened (about 4 minutes), then stir in garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Mix in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes; remove from heat.
- In a slow cooker sprayed with non-stick spray, layer the salsa, tortilla strips, half of the beef mixture, black beans, and corn. Repeat the layers and top with remaining tortilla strips and salsa.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) / 2 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg