Description
This Crock Pot Taco Casserole is a cheesy, flavorful one-pot meal layered with seasoned beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and crushed tortilla chips. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Lightly grease the crock pot insert with oil or nonstick spray.
- Layer half of the beef mixture in the crock pot, followed by half of the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and a generous sprinkle of cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover.
- Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Just before serving, top with crushed tortilla chips and fresh cilantro.
- Scoop and serve with optional toppings like sour cream or avocado.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you like it spicy.
- Prep the night before and cook the next day for extra convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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