Description
This Crockpot Taco Casserole is a family-friendly, easy-to-make dish that combines all your favorite taco flavors into a hearty, comforting slow-cooked casserole. It’s flexible, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade equivalent)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (canned, frozen, or fresh)
- 1 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 4–6 soft tortillas, torn into pieces, or 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey with chopped onion and minced garlic until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer torn tortillas or tortilla chips at the bottom.
- Spread the seasoned meat over the tortillas.
- Add black beans or pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and salsa or enchilada sauce over the meat layer.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until hot and tender.
- About 15–20 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top, cover again to melt.
- Spoon casserole onto plates and serve with desired toppings like sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Use gluten-free tortillas and seasoning for a gluten-free version.Add cooked rice near the end or serve casserole over rice.Freeze cooked leftovers or uncooked ingredients in a freezer bag for later use.Swap proteins like shredded chicken .To reduce sogginess, avoid excessive liquid and consider using tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
