Description
Gather your family around the table for a delicious and effortless Irresistible Slow Cooker Taco Casserole. This hearty, cheesy dish is the ultimate in comfort food and is sure to become a new weeknight favorite. With the convenience of the slow cooker, you can let the flavors meld together while you focus on other tasks. Get ready to dive into a flavor-packed taco casserole that’s irresistibly good!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- Sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Transfer the seasoned beef to your slow cooker. Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers. Stir everything together until well combined.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the casserole. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish the Irresistible Slow Cooker Taco Casserole with sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a casserole that’s bursting with Tex-Mex goodness. The combination of seasoned ground beef, beans, veggies, and melted cheese creates a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams