Description
Slow Cooker Taco Casserole is a hearty, cheesy, and flavor-packed meal combining taco-seasoned meat, beans, corn, and cheese, slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 packet taco seasoning
6 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. In a skillet, brown ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
3. Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with chilies, black beans, and corn.
4. Layer half of the tortilla strips in the slow cooker, then pour half of the meat mixture over them.
5. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheeses on top. Repeat with remaining tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese.
6. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
7. Serve hot, topped with optional sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Use corn tortillas to make the casserole gluten-free.
Top with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
Make it vegetarian by replacing meat with extra beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg