Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Taco Casserole, an easy and delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends. This flavorful casserole combines layers of ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy a hearty meal that pleases the whole family. Customize it with your favorite toppings or ingredients for a personal touch. This dish is not only comforting but also versatile, making it ideal for leftovers that taste even better the next day!
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
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas (cut into strips)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until softened, then stir in minced garlic.
- Mix in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes; remove from heat.
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray; layer salsa, tortilla strips, half of the beef mixture, black beans, and corn. Repeat layers.
- Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle cheese on top and cover to melt.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream and optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg