Slow Cooker Taco Casserole Recipe
This Slow Cooker Taco Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Combining seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers, all slow-cooked to perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese, it delivers a comforting and satisfying Mexican-inspired dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mix of colors)
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Season the meat: Stir in taco seasoning and cook for an additional minute to let the spices bloom and coat the meat evenly.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer the seasoned ground beef to a slow cooker. Add rinsed black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, and chopped bell peppers. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook the casserole: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours or on high heat for 2 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded together.
- Add cheese and melt: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover the slow cooker again and allow the cheese to melt completely.
- Serve: Serve the taco casserole hot, optionally topped with sour cream, fresh cilantro, or other favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use leaner ground beef or ground turkey.
- You can customize the vegetables by adding onions or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Serve with tortilla chips, rice, or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat easily in the microwave or on the stove.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the taco seasoning does not contain gluten.
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