Description
A hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make taco casserole that combines seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and tortilla chips, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
- A handful of tortilla chips, crushed
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, salsa, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir until browned and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Layer half of the crushed tortilla chips at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the cooked beef and onion mixture, followed by black beans, diced tomatoes, and frozen corn. Spread each layer evenly.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream and shredded cheese together. Spread half of this mixture over the top of the layers in the slow cooker.
- Add another layer of crushed tortilla chips, followed by the rest of the cheesy sour cream mixture. Spread evenly and sprinkle extra cheese on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
- Once done, serve directly from the slow cooker and top with your favorite extras like avocado or jalapeños.
Notes
[‘Browning the beef and onion before layering enhances the flavor.’, ‘Start with tortilla chips as the base layer to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.’, ‘Adjust spice level with extra taco seasoning or cayenne pepper.’, ‘If you don’t have a slow cooker, bake in a casserole dish at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 18
Keywords: taco casserole, slow cooker recipe, cheesy casserole, easy dinner, family meal, Mexican food, comfort food, taco night