Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Slow Cooker Taco Casserole! This hearty dish combines the bold flavors of taco seasoning, savory ground beef, and gooey cheese, all layered with tortillas for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this casserole is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your family’s preferences. With a touch of fresh toppings like cilantro and sour cream, it transforms into a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Plus, it’s an excellent way to use leftovers throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 6 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Sauté diced onion in the skillet until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes; mix well.
- In a slow cooker, layer salsa, tortilla strips, half of the meat mixture, black beans, corn, and repeat layers.
- Top with remaining tortilla strips and pour extra salsa on top.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg