Crockpot Taco Casserole
A warm and hearty taco casserole made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips (for layering)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a crockpot, layer half of the tortilla chips at the bottom.
- Add half of the cooked beef, then layer on the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle half of the taco seasoning and half of the shredded cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, seasoning, and cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 180-240 minutes or on high for 90-120 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with optional toppings.
Notes
For best texture, use thicker chips and adjust spiciness to your taste. Prep ahead by browning meat the night before.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://diymealprep.com/crockpot-taco-casserole-recipe/