Description
A delicious and hearty Slow Cooker Taco Casserole that combines ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 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 (Rotel)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into strips
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream for serving
- Sliced jalapeños (optional, for serving)
- Diced avocado (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juice) and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place a layer of tortilla strips over the salsa.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas.
- Add half of the black beans and half of the corn.
- Add another layer of tortilla strips, followed by the remaining beef mixture, black beans, and corn.
- Top with the remaining tortilla strips and pour the remaining salsa over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend over the top of the casserole. Cover and let the cheese melt.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and diced avocado, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This dish can also be made vegetarian by omitting the ground beef and using additional beans or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg